DIDIER ROBERT DE VAUGONDY (French 1723-1786) AN AMERICAN REVOLUTION MAP, "Amérique Septentrionale," PARIS, CIRCA 1775, hand colored engraving on paper, "dressée sur la Relations les plus modernes de voyageurs et navigateurs, et divisée suivant les différentes possessions de Européens," by Didier Robert de Vaugondy, appointed gorgrapher to King Louis XV and Royal Censor by 1773, with inset of an updated west coastline of America; the title cartouche with shells and branches, fruit, a turtle, recurve bow, quiver and headress and lizard, hand color showing British Territory in red. 19 1/2" x 23 1/2" Provenance: Private Document Collection, Rochester, New York

Some foxing with a loss at Chesapeake, stains, mild buckles at neat line, overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age.  Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."