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[Map of] North America, Plate III, for Mr. Postlethwayt's Dictionary of Commerce, 1753

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: id228129

Scope and Contents

"These Maps given gratis in the Work, were Drawn & Engraved at the expense of the Duke of Orleans, are all translated into English with a great number of additional Names of Places with Remarks Since the Peace of 1763 & From Maps for Mr. Postlethwayt's Dictionary of Commerce, which make a compleat Body of Geography of the whole World, Viz. North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Eurpoe, printed on twenty four Sheets."

[Fragment]

100 mi to 1 in

52.5 cm x 39 cm

Subject/Index Terms: North America--History--Maps.

Dates

  • Creation: 1753

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

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Extent

From the Collection: 25.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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