Carte des Etats-Unis de l'Amerique, Suivant de Traite de Paix de 1783 (reproduction).Map.0018

Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Business Number: 540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu
URL: http://spec.lib.vt.edu

Repository

Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Identification

Map.0018

Title

Carte des Etats-Unis de l'Amerique, Suivant de Traite de Paix de 1783 (reproduction). 1784

Quantity

0.1 Cubic Feet, 25 x 33 in. Includes a booklet

Creator

RR Donnelly & Sons Company

Creator

Cappon, Lester Jesse, 1900-1981

Creator

Lattré, Jean

Language

French .

Abstract

Map encompasses the eastern half of the United States, focusing on the national boundaries set in the 1783 Treaty of Paris. Map containst an engraving of a large-masted ship, with a seal of the United States affixed to the foremast. Additional details include Bermuda, an inset of southern Florida, and a listing of individual states and their capitals. Reproduction includes a booklet by Lester J. Cappon, explaining the context of the map and the reproduction process.