California as an Island Americas 1772 scarce miniature HC map McLaughlin #73
California as an Island Americas 1772 scarce miniature HC map McLaughlin #73 California as an Island Americas 1772 scarce miniature HC map McLaughlin #73 California as an Island Americas 1772 scarce miniature HC map McLaughlin #73 California as an Island Americas 1772 scarce miniature HC map McLaughlin #73 California as an Island Americas 1772 scarce miniature HC map McLaughlin #73 California as an Island Americas 1772 scarce miniature HC map McLaughlin #73
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L'Amerique suivant les dernieres observations...

(California as an Island).

Issued 1758-1772, Paris. Engraved by anonymous. (based on Macquart's c.1680's prototype).

Of note for the prominent depiction of California as an island. Southern continent seen across the bottom.

Almost identical to McLaughlin #70, but clearly a re-engraving of that plate with various minor differences visible.

A scarce little map which went through different re-engravings and reissues throughout the 18th century (all with variations in places names used or not, engraved details, etc), all closely following McLaughlin #70/ 72/73.

Light wrinkling, orig. fold lines.

A visually superior example, clean, lovely coloring, displays a pleasant age patina.

Note the vast empty blank northwest portion of North America.

Sheet Measures c. 8 1/4" H x 6 1/4"W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 6 7/8" H x 5 3/8"W.

B15837

McLaughlin, Mapping of California as an Island, 73.