A Map of New England and New York.
London. Tho: Basset; Richard Chiswell, c. 1676. Notes: A significant map of the British colonies in North America covering the east coast from Maryland and New Jersey northward through New York and New England to the French possessions in Canada.. It depicts the territories acquired by the British with the capture of New Amsterdam in 1664, which changed European influence in the colonies from the Dutch to the English.. It is the first appearance of name Boston, and the first map to use the term New York for both Manhattan and the colony. It is also one of the first maps to show New Jersey. The map is decorated with various animals in the interior of the map, two compass roses, two cartouches and a coat of arms. With English text on verso that provides interesting information on the colonies., Size : 381x497 (mm), 15.00x19.55 (Inches), Coloring: Hand Colored, Category: Maps United States East;. Very Good. Item #M8290
Notes: A significant map of the British colonies in North America covering the east coast from Maryland and New Jersey northward through New York and New England to the French possessions in Canada.. It depicts the territories acquired by the British with the capture of New Amsterdam in 1664, which changed European influence in the colonies from the Dutch to the English.. It is the first appearance of name Boston, and the first map to use the term New York for both Manhattan and the colony. It is also one of the first maps to show New Jersey. The map is decorated with various animals in the interior of the map, two compass roses, two cartouches and a coat of arms. With English text on verso that provides interesting information on the colonies., Size : 381x497 (mm), 15.00x19.55 (Inches), Coloring: Hand Colored, Category: Maps United States East;.
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