1787 – J. B. L. CLOUET – Des Possessions Francoises

Title:                      “Des Possessions Francoises Aujourd’hui sous la Domination Angloises. . .”
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Description:
An interesting map showing the French and British possessions in the eastern part of North America. It includes the notes regarding the Treaty recognized American Independence, on the French Possessions in America, French Louisiana and the English Possessions.
​The map comes from Clouet’s atlas “Geographie moderne avec une introduction. Ouvrage utile a tous ceux qui veulent se perfectionner dans cette science” published in Paris.

Cartographer:            Jean Baptiste Louis Clouet (1729 – 1790)
Sheet size:                    58,3 x 40,8 cm
Year:                               1787
Technique:                   copper engraving

Condition:
Good condition! Original contemporary colouring. Paper with original watermarks. Some soiling and stains.

This is an original antique map published in 1787 and NOT a modern copy or reprint