Atlas Universel De Geographie, Physique, Politique Et Mineralogique North America - Map of the Mouth of the Mississippi River (Embouchers Du Mississipi)

Vandermaelen, Philippe

Published by Lithographed By H. Ode, Brussels, Belgium, 1827

About this Item

Map # 61, A Very Good primitive and early map showing the mouth of the Mississippi river, shows the New Orleans delta area and also Appalachee Bay of Florida with Port St. Joseph. There is an inset in French with Tables of Population for 1823. Latitude of the map is 24 degrees to 30 degrees and longitude is 86 degrees to 94 degrees. Of course, almost all localities shown are French or Indian names. The atlas from which this is extracted is extremely rare and originally composed 6 volumes, this map being from the North America volume. Lithographer Ode and Cartographer Vandermaelen produced the first lithographed atlas ever done. Condition is overall Very Good. Browning to the centerfold crease caused by glue used in attaching the tab to the original volume, the two page spread measures 21" x 26 1/2" when opened out. Topigraphical features are accentuated, see image. Shipping will require extra care and cost due to insurance. Photo available upon request. ; 21" x 26 1/2"; 1 pages.

Seller Inventory # 36245

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Atlas Universel De Geographie, Physique, Politique Et Mineralogique North America - Map of the Mouth of the Mississippi River (Embouchers Du Mississipi)
• Publisher: Lithographed By H. Ode, Brussels, Belgium
• Publication Date: 1827
• Binding: Map
• Condition: Very Good
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