"A New Map of America, from the Latest Authorities", Cary, John

Subject: Western Hemisphere - America
Period: 1806 (dated)
Publication: Cary's New Universal Atlas...
Color: Hand Color
Size: 18.1 x 20.5

This large map of the Americas features Aliaska in a rudimentary form. The United States is confined to the east of the Mississippi River. A huge mountain range labeled the Stony Mountains bisects the western part of North America, which is depicted as completely unexplored with a few suspected rivers delineated by dotted lines. California is named New Albion. The map extends to show the Sandwich Islands, Britain and Europe, and West Africa.See also lot 815 for a reference work cataloging the cartographic works of John Cary and his successors.

References: Phillips (Atlases) #736-51.
Condition: B+
There is light toning along the centerfold, minor offsetting, and a short centerfold at bottom that has been closed on verso with paper tape. Remnants of hinge tape on verso.