Historic Maps
1755 French & Indian War Period Map with British & French Settlements in North America Displaying 30 Forts !
1755 French and Indian War Period, Map of North America titled, "A Map of the British and French Settlements in North America", Very Fine.
This original Map was original included as a foldout in the Universal Magazine published in 1755, displaying the United States and Canada of the period. It measures 16" x 11.75" overall with the Map's printed image size 11" x 15.25". Well printed in black on laid period paper, finely engraved with descriptive details and a large Title Cartouche at lower right. The boundaries of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia extend all the way out to the Mississippi River, although there is a very curious identification of the region south of Georgia, which is noted as "The South Part of South Carolina". Earl Granville's Property is noted, showing it extending from Albermarle Sound to the Mississippi River.
At least 30 different French and English Forts are shown and identified, including Fort Frederick at Crown Point, built by the French in 1731. One fort that this cataloger is not familiar is called "Moose Fort" at the south point of Hudson's Bay. This historic Map includes a number of additional historical notes, including the Virginia - New England border of 1606, The Carolina Charter boundary of 1665, The Limits Stipulated in 1738 for Georgia, the Bounds of Hudson's Bay by the Treaty of Utrecht, the North Bounds of New England by Chart of 1620 (extending toward the Pacific Ocean to the west of Lake Superior), etc. The course of the Ohio or "Fair" River is derived directly from an earlier map by Mitchell. The Province of Maine and Massachusetts Bay appear. East and West New Jersey are delineated, but named only New Jersey. Delaware County appears as part of Pennsylvania.
This Map has original folds as issued and a small 1" paper restoration at lower left outer margin selvege where removed from the magazine. Overall, nice in eye appeal, ready for framing and display.

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