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

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


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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.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
  • Maps (documents)
  • United States -- Maps -- Early works to 1800 -- Facsimiles

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Cappon, Lester Jesse, 1900-1981
  • Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
  • Lattré, Jean

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • United States -- Maps -- Early works to 1800 -- Facsimiles