Rare Antique Map-MISSISSIPPI-GULF OF MEXICO-Jean Baptiste Poirson-Tardieu-1803

Description: The Prints CollectorOriginal Antique Maps and Prints ABOUT US VISIT OUR STORE Rare Antique Map-MISSISSIPPI-GULF OF MEXICO-Jean Baptiste Poirson-Tardieu-1803 Description: This scarse map originates from: '?Statistique generale et particuliere de la France et de ses colonies..., par une Societe de gens de lettres et de savans. Collection de 19 tableaux et 9 grandes cartes enluminees, dessinees par J. H. Poirson, dirigees et gravees en taille-douce par J. B. P. Tardieu l'aine, B. Tardieu, et autres artistes.?', by Pierre-Etienne Herbin de Halle, ed. P. F. Buisson, 1803-1804. (transl.: General and particular statistics of France and its colonies...) Very rare. Artists and Engravers: Carthographer: Jean-Baptiste Poirson (1761-1831) was a reknown French cartographer active between 1790 and 1830. Engraver: Jean Baptiste Pierre Tardieu l'Aine. Subject: Map: 'Cours du Missisippi comprenant la Louisiane, les 2 Florides, une partie des Etats-Unis et pays adjacents.' (Course of the Mississippi including Louisiana, the 2 Florida's, and part of the United States and surrounding countries.). Rare map of French Louisiana Territory and the contiguous part of the United State. Wheat describes the map as being of antiquarian interest respecting this fading French period in Louisiana. The lower Missouri and the Kansas are well delineated. The Platte does not appear, nor does the Grand Detour. The upper Missouri is shown, although without the benefit of Lewis & Clark's approaching explorations. The map illustrates how little was known about the region. One of the largest printed maps of French Louisiana. Detail in Old Northwest Territory is also noteworthy. Lots of Indian details, forts, etc. Wheat 257. Very rare. Condition: Good. General age related toning. Original fold lines from binding as issued. Please study scan carefully.Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 46 x 58 cm. The image size is ca. 41 x 54 cm.Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 18.1 x 22.8 inch. The image size is ca. 16.1 x 21.3 inch.Medium: Engraving and etching on a verge type hand laid paper.Location: B17-02SKU: TPC 35331.1Section: VARIOUS ThePrintsCollector - LaurentiusOldMasterPrintsFrans LaurentiusMargo van Latum-van Dongen, Frank van LatumLocated in Zeeland (Noord-Brabant) - The Netherlands Free worldwide shipping on all orders of $70 or more.We ship our items to all locations worldwide.We ship within two business days upon receipt of payment.We ship by registered mail. Insurance is included. GO TO OUR STORE and explore our huge collection of fine antique maps and prints. We only accept payments via Paypal.Combined orders are possible! We will send a Paypal invoice on request!THE PRINTSCOLLECTOR GUARANTEES ITEMS SOLD THROUGH EBAY ARE GENUINE ORIGINALANTIQUE PRINTS IN THE CONDITION/TECHNIC AS DESCRIBED. ITEMS CAN BE RETURNED WITHIN 30 DAYS.

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