{"product_id":"north-america-quivira-apocryphal-interior-1750-vaugondy-hand-color-miniature-map","title":"North America Quivira apocryphal interior 1750 Vaugondy hand color miniature map","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmerique Septentrionale. (North America).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued c.1750, Paris by Vaugondy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharming mid-eighteenth century engraved miniature map with lovely full hand color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal fold lines as issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlmost folk-art simple geography typical of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall clean and attractive example, any age flaws are minor and don't detract visually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMap displays well and looks great.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelightful little map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMap measures c. 6 5\/8\" H x 7\" W.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngraved area c. 5 7\/8\" x 5 7\/8\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB15746\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps \u0026 Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50699207835927,"sku":"B15746","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1221\/0382\/files\/197601239838-0.jpg?v=1754752392","url":"https:\/\/briandimambro.com\/products\/north-america-quivira-apocryphal-interior-1750-vaugondy-hand-color-miniature-map","provider":"Brian DiMambro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}