MAP, North America, Levasseur
North America, Texas. Victor Levasseur, Amerique Septentrionale, from Atlas Universel Illustre, 1845 (circa). Hand Color. This richly engraved map of North America shows the United States' claims into present-day Canada reflecting the Oregon boundary dispute. The Republic of Texas is shown, and Mexico's northern border is drawn according to the Treaty of 1819 (here misprinted as 1810). Russia is in control of Alaska. The map is surrounded by beautifully engraved scenes of North and Central America including wildlife, a ship stranded in the polar sea, and a Mayan temple.
Dimensions: 10.9 x 16.8 in
Condition Report: Contemporary outline color with a few faint spots of foxing. Grade: A
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North America, Texas. Victor Levasseur, Amerique Septentrionale, from Atlas Universel Illustre, 1845 (circa). Hand Color. This richly engraved map of North America shows the United States' claims into present-day Canada reflecting the Oregon boundary dispute. The Republic of Texas is shown, and Mexico's northern border is drawn according to the Treaty of 1819 (here misprinted as 1810). Russia is in control of Alaska. The map is surrounded by beautifully engraved scenes of North and Central America including wildlife, a ship stranded in the polar sea, and a Mayan temple.
Dimensions: 10.9 x 16.8 in
Condition Report: Contemporary outline color with a few faint spots of foxing. Grade: A