Blair, John
A map of North America from the Latest Surveys and Maps by John Blair LLD. & F.R.S. as a Supplement to His Tables...
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- Published: J. Blair , London
- Published date: 1779
- Type: Antique Map, map
- Technique: Copper engraving / Uncolored
- Category: North America
- Issue date: 1779.
- Size: 422 by 575mm (16 by 22 inches).
- Stock number: 17017
- Condition: A very good impression, full margins as published.
Article description
Copper-engraving, uncolored, engraved by Thomas Kitchin. Important map, showing the eastern North America, however excluding Florida and the northern Canada. Several Indian tribes and related informations are designated on the map. Four false islands are shown in lake Superior. The map is showing mainly the British North America east of the Mississippi. The southern colonies are extending as far as the Mississippi, their borders are stretching into the plains. The map is providing rich detailled information, the rivers are well designated, many names of towns are cities are shown on the map.