A fascinating engraved map dated third years after the French revolution showing all of North and South America published in Paris by Basset, based upon work of Johann Baptist Nolin. The map includes a large inset map showing the “New Discoveries” in the Northwest part of America, most notably the depiction of prospective routes from Hudson’s Bay and Baffin’s Bay to the Pacific Ocean, based upon information provided by Joseph Nicolas De L’Isle, reporting on recent discoveries by the Russians. At the left and right margins, the map includes a detailed description of America. Elaborate cartouche showing tobacco plant, native Americans smoking a pipe and apparently worshipping fire.
Amerique ou Noveau Continent dresse sur le nouvelle relations decouvertes et observations par J.B. Nolin
- Year: 1795
- Dimension: 470 x 680 mm
- Place of publication: Paris
€ 700,00
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More InfoA magnificent wall map in 4 sheets joined of South America published by Robert Sayer (1725 – 1794) and John Bennett (active: 1770-1784) in London in 1775. Depicts the continent in full with inset of the Falkland’s Islands at top right. Heavily detailed map, with countless place names, a large scenic & elaborate cartouche at lower right. The cartouche displays a skirted native in headdress, sack of gold coins, fruits. vegetation, a dog, raft, birds, and a distant river scene with small huts. A descriptive panel at the left margin detailing the “Division of South America with a Summary Account of its’ Trade”. Some minor creases where the folds crossing. Overall in good condition.
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