North America from the French of Mr. D'Anville, improved with the back settlements of Virginia and course of Ohio, illustrated with geographical and historical remarks, 1755
Scope and Contents
This collection contains approximately 300 rare printed maps, unique manuscript maps, and published texts collected by Richard H. Brown, which pertain to the American Revolutionary War era.
Dates
- 1755
Creator
- Jefferys, Thomas, -1771 (Creator, Person)
- Anville, Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d', 1697-1782 (Contributor, 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 ; 47 x 51 cm.
Language of Materials
English
Reference numbers
Client reference #45; WAG #289193
Additional details
Scale [ca. 1:6,500,000]. Relief shown pictorially. Original issue. Shows the East coast from Labrador to northern Florida, and the interior as far west as the Mississippi Valley. Prime meridians: Ferro and London. Includes text: French incroachments [2 col.] -- English title to their settlements on the continent [3 col.].
Condition
Some staining.
Created/Published
[London] : Thos. Jefferys, 1755
- France -- Colonies -- America Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Great Britain Subject Source: Naf
- Maps (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- North America 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
