North America United States huge Louisiana territory 1766 decorative Desnos map
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Nouveau Mexique, Louisiane, Canada et Nlle. Angleterre par M. Brion.
Issued 1766, Paris by Brion & Desnos.
A visually superior example, clean, lovely original hand color, overall map displays a pleasing age patina.
Original fold line as issued.
An apocryphal River of the West is shown from the Pacific across to a huge Lake Winipique, set atop a strange mountain range that cuts westward over to California.
French letter press explanatory text lines both sides and includes much detailed information on California & New Mexico, Louisiana, Canada, French Florida and much more.
Sheet size c. 13 1/8" x 19 3/4".
Engraved map area c. 9 1/8" x 10 1/8".
Pictures show this decorative mid-18th century map well. Please review them carefully at your leisure so you may clearly see what you are buying.
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