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A Map of the Whole Continent of America (Southern Portion only), 1772
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This incredible map was compiled by the French cartographer Jean‑Baptiste Bourguignon d’Anville and published in London by Robert Sayer, and when published, presented the entire American continent—including North and South America and the West Indies—as it was understood in the late 18th century. The ma , often printed on four joined sheets, depicts physical geography with pictorial relief and detailed coastlines where European exploration was most advanced, particularly in eastern North America and the Caribbean. This map we have for sale is half of this, and only shows the southern portion of the map. This map shows South America, as well as an inset of Greenland, Baffin and Hudson’s Bay, related to the Northwest Passage.
Politically, the map records European territorial control following the Treaty of Paris (1763), with tables and notes indicating which colonies and possessions belonged to which powers. At the time of publication, it was one of the most comprehensive English-language wall maps of the New World, combining d’Anville’s meticulous cartographic methods with mid-18th-century geographic knowledge and colonial politics. Its detailed depiction of coastlines, islands, and colonial holdings made it a valuable reference for scholars, navigators, and the public, providing both practical information and a visual record of the Americas as known before later explorations.
Condition: Good - Partial map showing Southern only, paper loss, tearing, brittle
Map Maker: Jean‑Baptiste Bourguignon d’ Anville
Coloring: Printed Color
Year: 1772
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