North & South America California as an Island 1774 rare miniature map
North & South America California as an Island 1774 rare miniature map North & South America California as an Island 1774 rare miniature map North & South America California as an Island 1774 rare miniature map North & South America California as an Island 1774 rare miniature map
$ 550.00

L'Amerique.

(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Engraved Maps, North America, South America, California as an Island).

Issued 1758-74, Paris by the French Academy of Royal Sciences. A re-issue with modifications of a c.1680's map by Herman van Loon (see McLoughlin).

Charming and scarce mid-18th century engraved miniature map with attractive hand color.

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

Sheet Measures c. 8" H x 6 1/2" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 7" H x 5 1/2" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):

McLoughlin, Mapping of California as an Island, 70 (rare Italian version of this map) & 72 (noting only the c.1680 version).
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 2.

[B13252].