Title of the map:

"L'AMERIQUE dressée sur les Observations de Mrs de l'Académie Royale des Sciences, et suivant les Memoires les moins suspects A Parsi, Chez N. Bion sur le Quay de l'Orloge du Palais au Quart de Cercle 1710"

Nice unusual detailed antique copper engraved map of the American continent, by Nicolas Bion (1652-1733)

The known towns, rivers and lakes are depicted. Florida is drawn as a boot. There is an incomplete landmass called "Terre de Jesso" that stretches to Asia with a note in the region that reads "ce pays est fort Inconu" (this land is little known), Tierra del Fuego is depicted as an island, the partial outline of the coast of New Zealand, and a vast mass of a suspected southern continent in place of Antarctica are delineated.

Bion was known essentially as a globe maker.

Condition : very good condition, handed colored.

Edition : Paris, 1710, 18th century.

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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.

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A Certificat of Authenticity can be issued on request.

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