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North America. Performed under the Patronage of Louis Duke of Orleans, First Prince of the Blood, by the Sieur D'Anville. Greatly Improved by Mr. Bolton

Description: Kashnor notes, "With particulars of the Territorial definitions of the Treaty of Paris, 1763. Valuable for the locations of the old Western forts, particularly Fort Cumberland, Fort Necessity, and the 'French Fort of Ducane'. It also shows a remarkable knowledge of the country north-west to Lake of the Woods." Kashnor dates as [circa 1765]. Cartouche: Indian maiden with children, designer and engraver noted.. "Engraved by R. W. Seale." "PL II (upper left)" "Gravelot delin. Walker sculp (cartouche)." Prime meridian: Ferro. Relief: pictorial. Projection: Pseudocylindrical. Watermark: Fleur-di-lis over TH IV. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. Verso Text: MS note: 641.
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Date: ca. 1765
Call number: 105:641 M
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