New York early large state map 1825 Buchon French Carey & Lea scarce lovely

Carte Geographique, Staistique et Historique du New-York.(Old Maps, North America, United States, New York State Long Island, Manhattan, Albany, Hudson Valley, Finger Lakes, Niagara Falls). Issued 1825, Paris by Buchon. A French re-issue of the Carey & Lea Atlas of 1822. Printed by J. Carez. Very fine early 19th century engraved map with lovely original hand color. A monumental looking map, beautifully engraved, printed on very heavy paper stock. Encyclopedic information (in French language) surrounds map. Topics include a population comparison between 1810 and 1820, topography, climate, manufacturing and commerce, education, government, religion, a list of governors and an historical overview of it's history. A couple short minor closed splits at centerfold ends, some light inconsequential faint spotting. Overall a well preserved and nice looking example with a pleasing mellow age patina. Sheet Measures c. 21" H x 27" W. Engraved Area Measures c. 11 1/4" H x 9 1/4" W. Cartographic Reference (s):Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.[R26952-BR225].…