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Auction 209, Lot 84

"Lacs, Fleuves, Rivieres et Principales Montagnes de l’Amerique", Clouet, Jean Baptiste Louis

Subject: Western Hemisphere - America

Period: 1780 (circa)

Publication: Geographie Moderne

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.8 x 12.5 inches
55.4 x 31.8 cm
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An interesting map of the Americas with a focus on the lakes, rivers and mountains. Only a few cities and forts are identified, including Quebec, New Orleans, Natchitoches (on the Red River), and Fort Francois (on the Ohio River). Designed for a French school atlas, the map presents a rudimentary image of North America with no mountains in the west except a few shown in what is present-day New Mexico and Colorado. The Andean Volcanic Belt is well represented. French text at sides provides an explanation to the map.

References: Phillips (Atlases) #3519-15.

Condition: B+

Printed on bluish paper with contemporary outline color, light soiling, a couple of small rust spots, and light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Unsold

Closed on 6/17/2026

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