A compleat map of North-Carolina from an actual survey, 1770
Description
Shows rural householders' names. "Publish'd according to Act of Parliament, May the 1st, 1770, by S. Hooper, No. 25 Ludgate Hill, London." Decorative dedication cartouche includes royal coat of arms, a native, and animals. "To His most Excellent Majesty George the IIId ... this map is most humbly dedicated by ... John Collet."
Dates
- 1770
Creator
- Collet, John (John Abraham) (Author, Person)
- Bayly, J. (Engraver, Person)
- Hooper, S. (Samuel) (Publisher, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.
Extent
1 Sheets : 1 map : hand colored ; 70 x 107 cm.
Language of Materials
English
Reference numbers
Client reference #64; WAG #289222
Provenance
Richard B. Arkway Inc., 17 December 2003.
Additional details
Scale [ca. 1:550,000]. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings
Condition
Small tears, toning to edges, 2" center crease tear
Created/Published
London : S. Hooper, 1770
- Maps (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- North Carolina Subject Source: Naf
- Real property Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
