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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 & 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, see 18223. It now is completed with an eastern extension by Pownall pasted onto the original map. Pownall also adds counties and townships of some states in the blank sections of this extension. Submap: A sketch of the Remaining part of the Ohio R., &c. MS note: 18224. Prime meridian: London, Philadelphia. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Pseudocylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: Stamped: XIII. MS notes: Shelve with #18212 Evans, Lewis ; #18224.
Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Date: 25 March 1776

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