Details
- Dimensions
- 19ʺW × 2ʺD × 24ʺH
- Styles
- French
- Traditional
- Period
- Mid 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Glass
- Linen
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Khaki
- Condition Notes
- Excellent condition Excellent condition less
- Description
- Finely detailed & uncommon map of America with decorative cartouche and unique compass rose. Most notable for it's wide depiction … more Finely detailed & uncommon map of America with decorative cartouche and unique compass rose. Most notable for it's wide depiction of Mer de L'Quest or ""Sea of the West"": a great sea, easily the size of the Mediterranean, to flow from the then known strait of the Juan de Fuca. California is displayed as an island. Published by Etienne-Andre Philippe De Pretot, a royal censor and professor of history at the Royal Academy of Science in Paris. Displayed in a beautiful frame, linen & marbelized mat and UV protectant glass. Retail: $700 less
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