North America Quivira apocryphal interior 1750 Vaugondy hand color miniature map

Amerique Septentrionale. (North America).

Issued c.1750, Paris by Vaugondy.

Charming mid-eighteenth century engraved miniature map with lovely full hand color.

The mountains shown in the west are mostly fanciful and merely hint at the topography. Mythical locations known as Quivira and Teguinio named, as is New Albion for most off California and Pacific northwest. A giant chain of mountains is shown cutting down the center of Florida, news to most modern day observers. Remarkable assortment of inaccurate interior rivers as well.

Original fold lines as issued.

Almost folk-art simple geography typical of the era.

Overall clean and attractive example, any age flaws are minor and don't detract visually.

Map displays well and looks great.

Delightful little map.

Map measures c. 6 5/8" H x 7" W.

Engraved area c. 5 7/8" x 5 7/8".

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