This Revolutionary War era map depicts several sailing routes between Europe and North America in the latter portion of the 18th century. Highlighted routes include the "Upper Course to Carolina & Virginia", "Usual Course to the West Indies", "Course of the Spanish Ships", and "Return of the Spanish Ships." Includes good coastal detail with a number of settlements located along the eastern United States including San Augustine, Philadelphia, New York and Boston. Decorated by an elaborate 16-point compass rose with rhumb lines in the water.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding on watermarked paper and now flattened and backed with tissue. There are archival repairs to 3" and 1.5" edge tears at right and a small hole in the top border.