North America Admiral de Fonte Sea West Fictional Cartography 1754 de L'Isle map

A General Map of the Discoveries by Admiral de Fonte & Others.

(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Pacific Ocean, Fictional Cartography, North Pacific, Russia, Kamchatka, Company Land, Alaska, Sea of the West).

Issued 1754, London by De L'Isle.

Mid 18th century engraved map with attractive hand color. 

Map depicts fictional cartography, including several islands in the northern Pacific with passages, as well as the non-existent huge Sea of the West sitting above California. Indeed, the connections shown appear to indicate a North West Passage. Different named sea Voyages of 1709, 1728, 1731 & 1741 are shown

Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.

Original fold lines as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 8 3/4" H x 10 3/4" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 7 3/4" H x 10" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R31703].