(2) American Continent Maps, C. 1749 & 1762

Lot description

(lot of 2) Antique Maps:  (1) framed "L'Amerique Septentrionale divisee, Etats Par le Sr. Janvier, Geographe, A Paris, 1762, Avec Privilege du Roy", a hand colored map depicting North and Central American continent, the upper area of the U.S. shown in green as "Louisianae", the lower West part shown as "Noveau Mexico", the title cartouche at lower left is hand colored, map appearing in very good condition, not examined out of frame, sight approx. 12.25"h, 17.75"w, frame 17"h, 22.5"w; (1) framed "Carte du Noveau Continent", Robert de Vaugondy, 1749", hand colored outlined showing North, Central and South America, sight approx. 8.7/8"h, 7.3/8"w, frame 11.5"h,10"w, for shipping 4.95lbs