American colonies, 1755-1768, by R. Vaugondy. Paris
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A very interesting and important British American colonies map issued just a few years before the Declaration of Independence. 1755, published 1768. Paris. By Robert de Vaugondy. Many aspects make this map interesting, the shape of the New York colony for example, New York City, Long Island and upstate is sine territory on either side of the Hudson. Some of northern New Jersey colony is given to New York. VirginiaÂ’s claim is massive s reaching westward towards the Mississippi, as is the claim of both Carolinas. The Iroquois nation dominates the north. Divided between norther and southern Iroquois nations. The southern Iroquois nationÂ’s boundaries with Pennsylvania colony is unsettled. Ohio river is nicely depicted merging with the Mississippi in the western edge of the map. Lake Eire and Ontario are well defined. A large insert of the CarolinaÂ’s and Georgia on the upper left. Many rivers, all European settlements and many native tribes shown in great detail. Hand colored copper plate engraved. Margins Trimmed to the edge of the map, some foxing and some creases. Otherwise in good condition. See pictures provided carefully.
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American colonies, 1755-1768, by R. Vaugondy. Paris
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