Thomson: Antique Map of North & South America, 1817
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America' A large detailed map of the Americas, printed in 1817. Florida is coloured yellow in common with British Canada and the Bahamas, indicating British territory which had been the case between 1763-1783 on which date it had reverted to Spain. However, the political borders as indicated by the colouring are not consistent across the map.
Date Printed: 1817 Image Size: Approx 49.5 x 57.5cm, 19.5 x 22.75 inches (Large); Please note that this is a folding map. Type: Antique early 19th century atlas map with original hand colouring Condition: Good; suitable for framing. Verso: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain Folding: This is a folding map. Artist/Cartographer/Engraver: Drawn & engraved by John & George Menzies for John Thomson's "New General Atlas" Provenance: "A new general atlas, consisting of a series of geographical designs, on various projections, exhibiting the form and component parts of the globe; and a collection of maps and charts, delineating the natural and political divisions of the Empires, Kingdoms, and States in the World", Edinburgh: Printed by George Ramsay and Company, for John Thomson and Company, Edinburgh; Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, London; and John Cumming, Dublin
John Thomson (1777-1840) was a Scottish cartographer from Edinburgh, best known for his 1817 New General Atlas.
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John Thomson (1777-1840) was a Scottish cartographer from Edinburgh, best known for his 1817 New General Atlas.
Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. Jasper52 will bid on your behalf as much as necessary to ensure that you meet the reserve price or that you remain in the lead, up to your maximum. The bidder who has submitted the highest bid wins the lot, provided the bid exceeds the reserve price.
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In the rare event that your purchase from this auction does not meet your expectations, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. If the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, U.S. buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Thomson: Antique Map of North & South America, 1817
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