Map of North America [L'Amerique Septentrionale ou se Remarquent les Etats Unis]

Artist or Author: Brion de la Tour

Work: L'Amerique Septentrionale ou se Remarquent les Etats Unis

Date of Publication: 1779

Style: Engraving with Original Outline Color, Cartouche Hand-colored, likely later

Paper Size: ~ 30 7/8" by 22 7/8" (Fold Out)

Condition: The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There is paper repair at the fold and right edge / margin. There is some discoloration near the folds and edges. 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.

Description of the work:

This impressive map of North America is called L’amerique septentrionale, ou se remarquent les etas unis. It was engraved by Brion de la Tour, and was published in 1779 by Esnauts and Rapilly in Paris.

It depicts contemporary borders between English, Spanish, and French North American territories, as well as the newly formed United States. This map is one of the first to contain the name of the United States, in French albeit (Etas Unis).