North America pre-statehood Quivira Unknown c.1760s Vaugondy Rollos engraved map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints
An Accurate map of the North America drawn from the Sieur Robert with Improvements.
Issued c. 1759-80, London. Engraved by G. Rollos.
Attractive engraved 18th century map with lovely hand color.
Note the vast “Unknown Parts” in the northwest with no hint of British Columbia or Alaska. Pre-statehood Atlantic seaboard. Pictorial vignette decorative title cartouche at upper left features natives, vegetation and nature.
Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, faint minor spotting, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Great looking 200+ year old prints suitable for display.
Sheet measures c. 9" H x 14"W.
Engraved area measures c. 6 1/2" H x 8 1/4" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.
R36644