17.25 x 20.5" Original folio map of "New France" from Henri Chatelain Atlas of 1719 . Its title is over 6 feet long laid out and contains 96 words w/ 25 punctuations and claims to cover rivers and waterways within the "states, nations and peoples of : FL., La. Md. Va. Pa. Nj Ny. New England, Arcadia , Canada, Esquimaix, Hurons, Iroquis, Ilinois & grand Isle of new World , from the latest authorities in the establishment of the French western company

Carte De La Nouvelle France, et le cours de Grand Rivieres: Saint Laurens, Mississippi Et St Louis, etc. is an early look into what is known by King Louis XV of the region and the creation of this map under his regent Philippe II d'Orleans asserted his right to rule and sell the land under his dominion within this map. Details of the Great Lakes , Rivers and native peoples is well regarded . A fur trader and explorers map , produced to reinforce a young kings claims of dominion and raise money to support the state . charming insert map of Quebec and its environs at lower right

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Excellent period hand water color compliments this desirable and popular map of Eastern and Midwestern Canada and The US.

Fine Condition , original tipping removed without detriment, Full folio , nice margins