Subject: Western Hemisphere
Period: 1777 (circa)
Publication: Le Geographie Manuel
Color: Hand Color
Size:
3.5 x 5 inches
8.9 x 12.7 cm
This miniature map of the hemisphere delineates the major divisions on the southern continent with dotted lines. A small cartouche covers the unknown northwestern part of North America with a note concerning the discoveries of Admiral de Fuentes. Many interesting place names and rivers are noted.
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Condition: B+
Very nice later color and a bright impression on a sheet with original margins. Issued folding, now pressed with some folds creased. The binding trim has been replaced, not affecting image.