1735 – Crepy – L’Amerique

Title:                 “L’Amérique”​
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Description:
A rare map of the western hemisphere, including portraits of explorers, such as Jacques Marquette, Louis Joliet, and Robert Cavelier de La Salle. Coats of arms present in a illustrative vine pattern along left side. Large blocks of texts adorn most of the map, including descriptions of the portraits along the left side, and a description of the Americas. California showed as an island.

Publisher:            Crépy (Firm)
Leaf size:               67,0 x 53,5 cm
Year:                      1735
Technique:            copper engraving

Condition:
Good condition. Margins slim, lightly toned, map professionally cleaned. Small tears and tiny missing peace in the middle restored. Watermarked paper.
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This is an original antique map published in 1735 and not a modern copy or reprint

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity