Guillaume Delisle's map of the Americas [1722] was one of the most popular maps of the 18th century with numerous editions. This is an unchanged reissue of the 1722 plate with Buache's imprint added at bottom right. This detailed map of the Americas provides a great deal of information about the state of geographic knowledge in the New World in the early part of the century. The French territory of Louisiane takes up the lion's share of North America at the expense of the British colonies. This political bias was due to Delisle's position as geographer to the King of France. In South America, a small Brazil adjoins the Pays des Amazones. A garland style title cartouche and another cartouche containing note decorate the lower corners.

References: Tooley (Amer) p. 13, #5.

Condition: A

A dark impression with original outline color on watermarked paper. There are a few minor spots of foxing near the bottom border and in the blank margins, and light toning along the edges of the sheet.