{"title":"Jefferys","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"jefferys-atlas001","title":"A Chart of North and South America, including the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (Published June 10, 1775)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eThomas Jefferys\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas; or, a Geographical Description of the Whole Continent of America; Wherein are Delineated at Large its Several Regions, Countries, States, and Islands; and Chiefly the British Colonies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1775\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving with Original Outline Color\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003eImage ~ 43 1\/2\" by 49 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint toning of the paper from age.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. (Some of the pictures are digitially stitched to show how the plate would appear joined.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the map:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a rare, landmark map which challenged De L'Isle's charting.  It is scarcely found complete.About the work:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare, historic map is Thomas Jefferys's \u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas; or, a Geographical Description of the Whole Continent of America; Wherein are Delineated at Large its Several Regions, Countries, States, and Islands; and Chiefly the British Colonies\u003c\/em\u003e.  The map was published in London in 1775 by R. Sayer and J. Bennett.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobert Sayer and John Bennett were Jefferys's successors and compiled this 1775 edition of \u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e.  It is considered the most important 18th century atlas of America, showing the colonies at the time of the American Revolution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRistow noted of the atlas that it was a \"geographical description of the whole continent of America, as portrayed in the best available maps in the latter half of the eighteenth century ... as a major cartographic reference work it was, very likely, consulted by American, English, and French civilian administrators and military officers during the Revolution.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe atlas was of particular note for including Brassier's map of Lake Champlain, Braddock Meade's 'A Map of the Most Inhabited Parts of New England' (largest and most detailed to that date), Samuel Holland's 'The Provinces of New York and New Jersey', William Scull's 'A Map of Pennsylvania' (first to include the western portion), Joshua Fry and Peter Jefferson's 'A Map of the Most Inhabited Part of Virginia' (best to date for the Chesapeake Region), Lt. Ross's 'Course of the Mississippi' (first chart of the river based on English sources), and 'A new Map of the Province of Quebec'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas Jefferys (1719-1771) was a leading English cartographer. He produced some of the most significant maps of the English \/ American colonies and the early American landscape. He was the appointed Geographer to the Prince of Wales and eventually to the King (1761). His official appointments granted him access to some of the very best surveys and were often considered \"official work\" for England.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765707833418,"sku":"jefferys-atlas001","price":9750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/jeffferys-atlas001.jpg?v=1782929959"},{"product_id":"jefferys-atlas012","title":"A Map of the Most Inhabited Part of New England (Published November 29, 1774)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eThomas Jefferys\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas; or, a Geographical Description of the Whole Continent of America; Wherein are Delineated at Large its Several Regions, Countries, States, and Islands; and Chiefly the British Colonies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1775\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving with Original Outline Color\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003eImage ~ 38 3\/4\" by 40 3\/4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint toning of the paper from age.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. (Some of the pictures are digitially stitched to show how the plate would appear joined.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the map:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the most detailed and informative pre-Revolutionary map of New England.About the work:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare, historic map is Thomas Jefferys's \u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas; or, a Geographical Description of the Whole Continent of America; Wherein are Delineated at Large its Several Regions, Countries, States, and Islands; and Chiefly the British Colonies\u003c\/em\u003e.  The map was published in London in 1775 by R. Sayer and J. Bennett.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobert Sayer and John Bennett were Jefferys's successors and compiled this 1775 edition of \u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e.  It is considered the most important 18th century atlas of America, showing the colonies at the time of the American Revolution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRistow noted of the atlas that it was a \"geographical description of the whole continent of America, as portrayed in the best available maps in the latter half of the eighteenth century ... as a major cartographic reference work it was, very likely, consulted by American, English, and French civilian administrators and military officers during the Revolution.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe atlas was of particular note for including Brassier's map of Lake Champlain, Braddock Meade's 'A Map of the Most Inhabited Parts of New England' (largest and most detailed to that date), Samuel Holland's 'The Provinces of New York and New Jersey', William Scull's 'A Map of Pennsylvania' (first to include the western portion), Joshua Fry and Peter Jefferson's 'A Map of the Most Inhabited Part of Virginia' (best to date for the Chesapeake Region), Lt. Ross's 'Course of the Mississippi' (first chart of the river based on English sources), and 'A new Map of the Province of Quebec'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas Jefferys (1719-1771) was a leading English cartographer. He produced some of the most significant maps of the English \/ American colonies and the early American landscape. He was the appointed Geographer to the Prince of Wales and eventually to the King (1761). His official appointments granted him access to some of the very best surveys and were often considered \"official work\" for England.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765707866186,"sku":"jefferys-atlas012","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/jeffferys-atlas012.jpg?v=1782929960"},{"product_id":"jefferys-atlas013","title":"The Provinces of New York and New Jersey, with Part of Pensilvania (Published June 16, 1775)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eThomas Jefferys\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas; or, a Geographical Description of the Whole Continent of America; Wherein are Delineated at Large its Several Regions, Countries, States, and Islands; and Chiefly the British Colonies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1775\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving with Original Outline Color\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003eImage ~ 26 1\/2\" by 52 3\/4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint toning of the paper from age.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. (Some of the pictures are digitially stitched to show how the plate would appear joined.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the map:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an importonat map of New England, of particular note for its insets of: A plan of the City of New York, A chart of the Mouth of Hudson's River, and A Plan of Amboy.About the work:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare, historic map is Thomas Jefferys's \u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas; or, a Geographical Description of the Whole Continent of America; Wherein are Delineated at Large its Several Regions, Countries, States, and Islands; and Chiefly the British Colonies\u003c\/em\u003e.  The map was published in London in 1775 by R. Sayer and J. Bennett.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobert Sayer and John Bennett were Jefferys's successors and compiled this 1775 edition of \u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e.  It is considered the most important 18th century atlas of America, showing the colonies at the time of the American Revolution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRistow noted of the atlas that it was a \"geographical description of the whole continent of America, as portrayed in the best available maps in the latter half of the eighteenth century ... as a major cartographic reference work it was, very likely, consulted by American, English, and French civilian administrators and military officers during the Revolution.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe atlas was of particular note for including Brassier's map of Lake Champlain, Braddock Meade's 'A Map of the Most Inhabited Parts of New England' (largest and most detailed to that date), Samuel Holland's 'The Provinces of New York and New Jersey', William Scull's 'A Map of Pennsylvania' (first to include the western portion), Joshua Fry and Peter Jefferson's 'A Map of the Most Inhabited Part of Virginia' (best to date for the Chesapeake Region), Lt. Ross's 'Course of the Mississippi' (first chart of the river based on English sources), and 'A new Map of the Province of Quebec'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas Jefferys (1719-1771) was a leading English cartographer. He produced some of the most significant maps of the English \/ American colonies and the early American landscape. He was the appointed Geographer to the Prince of Wales and eventually to the King (1761). His official appointments granted him access to some of the very best surveys and were often considered \"official work\" for England.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765707898954,"sku":"jefferys-atlas013","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/jeffferys-atlas013.jpg?v=1782929962"},{"product_id":"jefferys-atlas014","title":"The Middle British Colonies, viz. Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, with the adjacent Colonies of New Jersey, New -York, Connecticut and Rhode Island… (Published June 15, 1775)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eThomas Jefferys\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas; or, a Geographical Description of the Whole Continent of America; Wherein are Delineated at Large its Several Regions, Countries, States, and Islands; and Chiefly the British Colonies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1775\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving with Original Outline Color\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003eImage ~ 18\" by 24\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint toning of the paper from age.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. (Some of the pictures are digitially stitched to show how the plate would appear joined.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare, historic map is Thomas Jefferys's \u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas; or, a Geographical Description of the Whole Continent of America; Wherein are Delineated at Large its Several Regions, Countries, States, and Islands; and Chiefly the British Colonies\u003c\/em\u003e.  The map was published in London in 1775 by R. Sayer and J. Bennett.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobert Sayer and John Bennett were Jefferys's successors and compiled this 1775 edition of \u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e.  It is considered the most important 18th century atlas of America, showing the colonies at the time of the American Revolution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRistow noted of the atlas that it was a \"geographical description of the whole continent of America, as portrayed in the best available maps in the latter half of the eighteenth century ... as a major cartographic reference work it was, very likely, consulted by American, English, and French civilian administrators and military officers during the Revolution.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe atlas was of particular note for including Brassier's map of Lake Champlain, Braddock Meade's 'A Map of the Most Inhabited Parts of New England' (largest and most detailed to that date), Samuel Holland's 'The Provinces of New York and New Jersey', William Scull's 'A Map of Pennsylvania' (first to include the western portion), Joshua Fry and Peter Jefferson's 'A Map of the Most Inhabited Part of Virginia' (best to date for the Chesapeake Region), Lt. Ross's 'Course of the Mississippi' (first chart of the river based on English sources), and 'A new Map of the Province of Quebec'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas Jefferys (1719-1771) was a leading English cartographer. He produced some of the most significant maps of the English \/ American colonies and the early American landscape. He was the appointed Geographer to the Prince of Wales and eventually to the King (1761). His official appointments granted him access to some of the very best surveys and were often considered \"official work\" for England.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765707931722,"sku":"jefferys-atlas014","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/jeffferys-atlas014.jpg?v=1782929962"},{"product_id":"jefferys-atlas017","title":"An Accurate Map of North and South Carolina with their Indian Frontiers (Published May 30, 1775)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eThomas Jefferys\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas; or, a Geographical Description of the Whole Continent of America; Wherein are Delineated at Large its Several Regions, Countries, States, and Islands; and Chiefly the British Colonies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1775\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving with Original Outline Color\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003eImage ~ 40\" by 54\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint toning of the paper from age.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. (Some of the pictures are digitially stitched to show how the plate would appear joined.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the map:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis was the chief map for [the Carolinas] for nearly fifty years following its publication. It was used by both British and American forces during the Revolutionary War. (Cumming 450)About the work:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare, historic map is Thomas Jefferys's \u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas; or, a Geographical Description of the Whole Continent of America; Wherein are Delineated at Large its Several Regions, Countries, States, and Islands; and Chiefly the British Colonies\u003c\/em\u003e.  The map was published in London in 1775 by R. Sayer and J. Bennett.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobert Sayer and John Bennett were Jefferys's successors and compiled this 1775 edition of \u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e.  It is considered the most important 18th century atlas of America, showing the colonies at the time of the American Revolution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRistow noted of the atlas that it was a \"geographical description of the whole continent of America, as portrayed in the best available maps in the latter half of the eighteenth century ... as a major cartographic reference work it was, very likely, consulted by American, English, and French civilian administrators and military officers during the Revolution.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe atlas was of particular note for including Brassier's map of Lake Champlain, Braddock Meade's 'A Map of the Most Inhabited Parts of New England' (largest and most detailed to that date), Samuel Holland's 'The Provinces of New York and New Jersey', William Scull's 'A Map of Pennsylvania' (first to include the western portion), Joshua Fry and Peter Jefferson's 'A Map of the Most Inhabited Part of Virginia' (best to date for the Chesapeake Region), Lt. Ross's 'Course of the Mississippi' (first chart of the river based on English sources), and 'A new Map of the Province of Quebec'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas Jefferys (1719-1771) was a leading English cartographer. He produced some of the most significant maps of the English \/ American colonies and the early American landscape. He was the appointed Geographer to the Prince of Wales and eventually to the King (1761). His official appointments granted him access to some of the very best surveys and were often considered \"official work\" for England.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765707964490,"sku":"jefferys-atlas017","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/jeffferys-atlas017.jpg?v=1782929964"},{"product_id":"jefferys-atlas019","title":"Course of the Mississipi.... Taken on an Expedition to the Illinois, in the latter end of the Year 1765 (Published June 1, 1775)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eThomas Jefferys\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas; or, a Geographical Description of the Whole Continent of America; Wherein are Delineated at Large its Several Regions, Countries, States, and Islands; and Chiefly the British Colonies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1775\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving with Original Outline Color\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003eImage ~ 14\" by 44\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint toning of the paper from age.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. (Some of the pictures are digitially stitched to show how the plate would appear joined.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the map:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis was the first large scale map of the Mississippi River.About the work:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare, historic map is Thomas Jefferys's \u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas; or, a Geographical Description of the Whole Continent of America; Wherein are Delineated at Large its Several Regions, Countries, States, and Islands; and Chiefly the British Colonies\u003c\/em\u003e.  The map was published in London in 1775 by R. Sayer and J. Bennett.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobert Sayer and John Bennett were Jefferys's successors and compiled this 1775 edition of \u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e.  It is considered the most important 18th century atlas of America, showing the colonies at the time of the American Revolution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRistow noted of the atlas that it was a \"geographical description of the whole continent of America, as portrayed in the best available maps in the latter half of the eighteenth century ... as a major cartographic reference work it was, very likely, consulted by American, English, and French civilian administrators and military officers during the Revolution.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe atlas was of particular note for including Brassier's map of Lake Champlain, Braddock Meade's 'A Map of the Most Inhabited Parts of New England' (largest and most detailed to that date), Samuel Holland's 'The Provinces of New York and New Jersey', William Scull's 'A Map of Pennsylvania' (first to include the western portion), Joshua Fry and Peter Jefferson's 'A Map of the Most Inhabited Part of Virginia' (best to date for the Chesapeake Region), Lt. Ross's 'Course of the Mississippi' (first chart of the river based on English sources), and 'A new Map of the Province of Quebec'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas Jefferys (1719-1771) was a leading English cartographer. He produced some of the most significant maps of the English \/ American colonies and the early American landscape. He was the appointed Geographer to the Prince of Wales and eventually to the King (1761). His official appointments granted him access to some of the very best surveys and were often considered \"official work\" for England.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43765707997258,"sku":"jefferys-atlas019","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/jeffferys-atlas019.jpg?v=1782929965"},{"product_id":"jefferys-atlas020","title":"The Bay of Honduras (Published February 20, 1775)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eThomas Jefferys\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas; or, a Geographical Description of the Whole Continent of America; Wherein are Delineated at Large its Several Regions, Countries, States, and Islands; and Chiefly the British Colonies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1775\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving with Original Outline Color\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003eImage ~ 18 1\/2\" by 24 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint toning of the paper from age.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. (Some of the pictures are digitially stitched to show how the plate would appear joined.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare, historic map is Thomas Jefferys's \u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas; or, a Geographical Description of the Whole Continent of America; Wherein are Delineated at Large its Several Regions, Countries, States, and Islands; and Chiefly the British Colonies\u003c\/em\u003e.  The map was published in London in 1775 by R. Sayer and J. Bennett.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobert Sayer and John Bennett were Jefferys's successors and compiled this 1775 edition of \u003cem\u003eThe American Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e.  It is considered the most important 18th century atlas of America, showing the colonies at the time of the American Revolution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRistow noted of the atlas that it was a \"geographical description of the whole continent of America, as portrayed in the best available maps in the latter half of the eighteenth century ... as a major cartographic reference work it was, very likely, consulted by American, English, and French civilian administrators and military officers during the Revolution.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe atlas was of particular note for including Brassier's map of Lake Champlain, Braddock Meade's 'A Map of the Most Inhabited Parts of New England' (largest and most detailed to that date), Samuel Holland's 'The Provinces of New York and New Jersey', William Scull's 'A Map of Pennsylvania' (first to include the western portion), Joshua Fry and Peter Jefferson's 'A Map of the Most Inhabited Part of Virginia' (best to date for the Chesapeake Region), Lt. 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