Americas distorted coast shape above California 1764 Brion Desnos tall ships map
Americas distorted coast shape above California 1764 Brion Desnos tall ships map Americas distorted coast shape above California 1764 Brion Desnos tall ships map Americas distorted coast shape above California 1764 Brion Desnos tall ships map Americas distorted coast shape above California 1764 Brion Desnos tall ships map
$ 325.00

L'Amerique.

(North & South America, Patagonia, Amazon, Brazil, Louisiana, Cuba, California, Paraguay).

Issued Issued 1764, Paris by Brion & Desnos.

Of historical note for the bulbous extension above California creating a distorted shape unique to this cartographic era. North of this is mention of the uncertain existence of a Mer de L'Ouest. Over a dozen tall mast ships sail the seas where two undefined islands or land masses are noted as having been seen in 1605 & 1687.

Interesting mid-18th century engraved map with original hand color heightened in outline. 

Vignette title cartouche adds to the decorative visual appeal. On either side is original separately printed publisher's letter-press descriptive text relating to the area depicted. 

Original fold line as issued, light surface soiling and spotting.

Sheet Measures c. 13 1/4" H x  19 3/4" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 9 1/4" H x  10 1/8" W.

Tooleys Dictionary of Mapmakers , v. 1, p. 191

[R20277]