A New Map of Part of the United States of North America, Containing The Carolinas and Georgia, Also The Floridas and Part of the Bahama Islands &c
A New Map of Part of the United States of North America, Containing The Carolinas and Georgia, Also The Floridas and Part of the Bahama Islands &c

YEAR PUBLISHED: 1806

A New Map of Part of the United States of North America, Containing The Carolinas and Georgia, Also The Floridas and Part of the Bahama Islands &c

Sale price$1,500.00
SKU: 1753

DESCRIPTION

A striking and desirable example of John Cary's map of the southeast to the Mississippi River shows East and West Florida, an extensive Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and a small portion of Virginia.  The map also depicts some of the Bahama Islands.  Water features are shown fairly extensively, along with some roads, place names, and interesting notes scattered around the map.  Primary mountains are shown pictorially, and major towns/cities are highlighted in red.  The map defines an exciting period in the history of this region and is a must-have for collectors.

FULL TITLE

A New Map of Part of the United States of North America, Containing The Carolinas and Georgia, Also The Floridas and Part of the Bahama Islands &c. From The Latest Authorities by John Cary, Engraver, 1806

MAPMAKER/CARTOGRAPHER/AUTHOR

John Cary (1755-1835)

PUBLISHER

John Cary (1755-1835)

PUBLICATION

DIMENSIONS (Inches)

25.25 X 21.5

CONDITION

Fine to very fine with slight overall toning, very minor soiling around edges commensurate with age. Original color. See photo for details.