Subject: Kentucky
Period: 1825 (published)
Publication: Atlas Geographique … des Deux Ameriques
Color: Hand Color
Size:
18 x 11 inches
45.7 x 27.9 cm
This attractive copper engraved map details counties (each in full hand coloring), roads and towns. It is surrounded on three sides with French text describing Kentucky - its history, religions, etc. The size given is for the map only; it is on a large folio sheet measuring 27" x 21". Buchon produced the French edition of Carey & Lea's American Atlas. He used a better quality paper and today his maps are generally found in better condition than their American counterparts.
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Condition: A+
Trace of border offsetting, still fine for this issue with no centerfold splits or other flaws. A beautiful example.