Description: Title of the map: "PARTIE OCCIDENTALE DU CANADA, contenant les cinq Grands Lacs, avec les Pays circomvoisins, Par M. Bonne, Ingénieur-Hydrographe de la Marine" Antique copper engraved map of the region of the Great Lakes in North America, by Rigobert Bonne (1727-1794).The map is engraved by André. This is an example of one of the most interesting maps of the Great Lakes that depicts frontier forts, missions, and fur trade routes. It covers the region from James Bay to just below Ft. Duquesne and from Lake Ontario through the Great Plains. It contains numerous Indian tribe names and forts including Detroit, St. Louis, Toronto and Chicagou. Lake Superior contains Isle Royale, as well as the phantom islands of St. Anne, Maurepas and Ponchartrain, which were reported by the Jesuit explorer Charlevoix. The Keweenaw Peninsula is noted as Pt. de Kiaonan. The source of the Mississippi is noted as inconnu or unknown. Rigobert Bonne (1727-1794) was one of the most important French cartographers of the 18th Century. In 1773, Bonne succeded to Jacques-Nicolas Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the Hydrographer at the Depôt de la Marine. Bonne produced some of the most detailed and accurate maps of this period. Bonne died in 1794, his son Charles-Marie Rigobert Bonne continued to publis his work after his death. Size with margins : 35 x 24,2 cm / 13,7 x 9,4 inchesCondition: very good condition, handed colored, on strong paperEdition : Paris, 1780, XVIIIe century If you buy more than one item, you have to pay just one only shipping cost. We will send your item by Registered and Insured Airmail or by DHL with covering insurance. Customs may be charged on international shipments. All customs charges are the responsiblity of the buyer and are not included in the selling price.A Certification of Authenticity can be issued on request.View our FeedbackView our Other Items For SaleWE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUE.Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you
Price: 320 USD
Location: Paris
End Time: 2024-12-19T08:48:10.000Z
Shipping Cost: 35 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Date Range: 1700-1799
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Year: 1780
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Country/Region: Canada
