A Map of that Part of America which was the Principal Seat of War in 1756 [in] The Gentleman's Magazine, and Historical Chronicle. Volume XXVII. For the Year M.DCC.LVII. By Sylvanus Urban [Edward Cave

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London: Printed for D. Henry, and R. Cave, 1757.. Original copper engraved map of North America (24 x 24.5 cm. overall), bound as issued in the Gentleman's Magazine. 8vo. (20.5 x 12.5 cm). Contemporary full calf, sides ruled in gilt, spine with raised bands and richly gilt-decorated compartments, red morocco label. 21 of 22 plates (the 'supplement' map of England not issued), 10 of which maps and plans including one of Corsica, a Physical Planisphere from the North Pole, a map of the French coast about Rochefort, and one of the mouth of the Ganges showing English and French settlements. Old ownership inscription of J. Hogkins dated 1757 to flyleaf. Binding rubbed along extremities with minor loss to head and foot of spine, upper joint cracked but holding strong (binding is sewn), some very light occasional foxing, contents generally very good. An interesting French & Indian War map, extending from Lake Ontario and Fort Ontario to western Nova Scotia, centred on Lake Champlain and the Iriquois Country. The map includes notes on the Treaty of Utrect and other boundaries, along with the various forts southeast of the St. Laurence River, including Presentation Fort, Ft. Oswego, Ft. Ontario, Ft. St. John, Ft. Lewis, Ft. Chambli, Ft. Fredrick at Crown Point, Ft. William Henry, Ft. Hunless, Shirley Ft., Sheldon's Fort, Shank's Fort, Ft. Dummer, No. 4 or Stephen's Fort, Ft. Halifax, Frank Ft., Ft. Western, etc. Boston Harbor is shown. One of the first seat of the war maps to report o

• Publisher: London: Printed for D. Henry, and R. Cave, 1757.
• Edition: First Edition
• Binding: hardcover

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