North America From the French of Mr. D'Anville Improved with the Back Settlements of Virginia and Course of Ohio Illustrated with Geographical and Historical Remarks
Creator
Jefferys, Thomas, -1771, cartographer
Contributor
Jefferys, Thomas, -1771, publisher Kashnor, Leon, 1880-1955, seller Museum Book Store
Kashnor notes, " 'Canada, & the French Incroachments are distinguished by Yellow; the Spanish Settlements by Green; and the English Colonies by other Colours.' There is a long note on the history of the French encroachment, and the aggressive French forts are clearly indicated. The map was issued to counteract the assertions of the French Memorial which had been circulated to prove the justification for the encroachments." Classic cartouche. Much text on territorial claims.. Prime meridian: London, Ferro. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles, Leagues. Projection: Pseudocylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. Verso Text: MS note: 670.
Type
image
Format
image/jpeg
Extent
1 map ; outline col.ed ; 46 x 51 cm., sheet 49 x 54 cm.
North America--Maps--Early works to 1800 Great Britain--Colonies--America--Maps--Early works to 1800 France--Colonies--America--Maps--Early works to 1800
Time Period
1755
Place
North America United States Canada W92° W60°/ N55°-N28°
Source
Huntington Rare Book Maps Maps, Huntington Digital Library
Provenance
Purchased en bloc by HEH from the Museum Book Store, June 7, 1927.
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