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A map of the middle British Colonies, in North America : first published by Mr. Lewis Evans, of Philadelphia, in 1755 ; and since corrected and improved, as also extended, with the addition of New England, and bordering parts of Canada ; from actual surveys now lying at the Board of Trade / By T. Pownall MP ; with a topographical description of such parts of North America as are contained in this map. Printed and published according to Act of Parliament for J. Almon in Piccadilly, London, March 25th. 1776

Description: Pownall reissued Evans 1755 map with new title and many alterations particularly in the Eastern Section. This map was meant to be published with a new extension (see 18224). This is probably a proof copy of the altered plate before the extension was added. Submap: A sketch of the Remaining part of the Ohio R., &c. MS note: 18223. Prime meridian: London, Philadelphia. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Pseudocylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: Stamped: XII. MS notes: Shelve with #18212 Evans, Lewis ; #18223.
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Date: 25 March 1776
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