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Antique Map of America by Vaugondy, 1778

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Antique map titled 'Amerique ou Indes Occidentales (..)'. Vaugondy's map of America, pre-dating information from any of the Cook Voyages. The NW Coast of America is shown wildly distorted to the west, with a number of mythical rivers flowing from the Pacific eastward, including the River of the West. The discoveries of Admiral De Font and Martin D'Aguilar are noted. Much of the Southwestern US is also shown as being traversed by branches of these long rivers, searching for a watercourse to the Mississippi. Large insets of Martinique and Haiti. Published 1778.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.87 in (53 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1778
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: Short margin at the bottom; remargined. Repaired: General age related toning and light staining. Worm holes at lower middle fold and bottom margin; paper separation lower middle fold, backed by identical paper. Irregular paper edges, chipped with small tears, backed by identical paper. General age related toning and light staining. Shows some creasing and wear. Please study images carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCT-373261stDibs: LU3054321365832

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