Rome: 1797. Notes: Cassini's uncommon six-sheet map of the United States from his "Huovo Atlante Geografico Universale". Cassini drew largely from the Zatta-Mitchell map of North America.
"The map presents a fair summary of what continental Europeans understood of the new-born United States at the end of the 18th century."
Each sheet has a separate illustrated title cartouche, and in the bottom right corner is and inset of Newfoundland. The map is quite detailed, and includes roads and topography in addition to many place-names. The native tribes are noted, and the forts and roads are located along with a number of towns., Size : 950x930 (mm), 37.375x36.625 (Inches), Coloring: Original Hand Coloring, Reference: Portinaro & Knirsch # 163-169, Category: Maps Canada; Maps United States; Maps North America Great Lakes;. Very good, 6 sheets joined and laid on acid free linen for long term preservation. Item #M5681

Notes: Cassini's uncommon six-sheet map of the United States from his "Huovo Atlante Geografico Universale". Cassini drew largely from the Zatta-Mitchell map of North America.
"The map presents a fair summary of what continental Europeans understood of the new-born United States at the end of the 18th century."
Each sheet has a separate illustrated title cartouche, and in the bottom right corner is and inset of Newfoundland. The map is quite detailed, and includes roads and topography in addition to many place-names. The native tribes are noted, and the forts and roads are located along with a number of towns., Size : 950x930 (mm), 37.375x36.625 (Inches), Coloring: Original Hand Coloring, Reference: Portinaro & Knirsch # 163-169, Category: Maps Canada; Maps United States; Maps North America Great Lakes;.

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