A Map of the United States of North America Drawn from a Number of Critical Researches. Additions to 1802.

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Engraved wall map (51 x 57 3/4 in.; 129.5 x 146.7 cm) in 36 sections, backed on linen with green silk selvages, all but the engraved vignette of Niagara Falls with original extensive handcoloring. CONDITION/BINDING: Light scattered foxing extending from the vignette up the Atlantic coast, selvage partially detached in upper left corner. Modern portfolio of marbled paper over pasteboard, old printed paper label. (65B2E) The third issue, with revisions to the Great Lakes region and bearing the Rathbone Place address in the imprint. A slightly later state of the map was used by Lewis and Clarke to plan their epic transcontinental expedition. Aaron Arrowsmith is considered the greatest cartographer of his period, specializing in wall maps prepared to exacting standards, which were frequently revised and improved. PROVENANCE: Sotheby's New York, 17 January 2018, lot 47. REFERENCE: Stevens & Tree 79(c). N° de ref. del artículo 65ERM0094

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