North & South America Mer de L’Ouest w orld western hemisphere 1778 Desnos map
North & South America Mer de L’Ouest w orld western hemisphere 1778 Desnos map North & South America Mer de L’Ouest w orld western hemisphere 1778 Desnos map North & South America Mer de L’Ouest w orld western hemisphere 1778 Desnos map North & South America Mer de L’Ouest w orld western hemisphere 1778 Desnos map North & South America Mer de L’Ouest w orld western hemisphere 1778 Desnos map North & South America Mer de L’Ouest w orld western hemisphere 1778 Desnos map North & South America Mer de L’Ouest w orld western hemisphere 1778 Desnos map North & South America Mer de L’Ouest w orld western hemisphere 1778 Desnos map North & South America Mer de L’Ouest w orld western hemisphere 1778 Desnos map North & South America Mer de L’Ouest w orld western hemisphere 1778 Desnos map North & South America Mer de L’Ouest w orld western hemisphere 1778 Desnos map North & South America Mer de L’Ouest w orld western hemisphere 1778 Desnos map North & South America Mer de L’Ouest w orld western hemisphere 1778 Desnos map North & South America Mer de L’Ouest w orld western hemisphere 1778 Desnos map North & South America Mer de L’Ouest w orld western hemisphere 1778 Desnos map
$ 325.00

Hemisphere Occidental. North & South America.

A nice looking example, map displays a very pleasing age patina. Nice map with strong visual impact.

Lovely original hand color, small light age spots, overall map displays a pleasing age patina.

Original fold line as issue.

French letter press explanatory text lines both sides which includes much detailed historical information.

Shows the apocryphal Mer de L’Ouest as well as a bizarre and fantastical bulbous extension of modern day Alaska. A confused geographical rendering difficult to make sense of.

Nautical tracks of early explorers prior to Cook across the oceans.

Sheet size c.13 1/4" H x 19 5/8" W.

Engraved area w/ text c.11" H x 18 7/8" W.

Map area only c. 9" H x 10 3/8" W.

Pictures show this mid-18th century map well. Please review them carefully at your leisure so you may clearly see what you are buying.

R36492