Virginiae partis australis et Floridae partis Orientalis, intrjacentiumqs regionum nova descriptio.

£2,500 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

Important map exhibiting the disputes of England and France over land in the new world, showing the southeastern portion of the United States stretching from 'Chesapeack Bay' in the north to the area of present day Georgia in the south. With the British coat of arms placed near Virginia, and the French coat of arms near the 'Apalatcy Montes' and an imaginary lake. Hand-coloured double-page engraved map, centre fold as issued, cartouches for the title and scale, Latin text on verso; sheet size: 49 x 56 cm.

• Binding: Hardcover

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