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Map
The Map of North America
Engraver
H. Terasson
Artist
George Willdey
(1676?-1737)
InscriptionsTo His Sacred & most Excellent Majesty George, by the Grace of God King of Great Britain, France and Ireland & c. This map of North America corrected from the latest discoveries and observations is most humbly dedicated by his Majesty's most obedient subject & serv't. George Willdey. H. Terason delin. et fecit London. "Maps Globes Spectacles Reading Glasses with these and many other usefull curiosities are made and sold wholesale and retail at the Great Toy next ye Dogg Tavern in Ludgate street very reasonable by G. Willdey."
Date
1714
Medium / Technique
Ink on paper
Intaglio, hand-coloured
Intaglio, hand-coloured
DimensionsHeight: 100.3 cm (39 1/2 in.)
Image width: 63.4 cm (24 15/16 in.)
Width: 66 cm (26 in.)
Image height: 95.1 cm (37 7/16 in.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Surveying & Navigational T&E - Navigational Equipment
Origin
London, Greater London, England, Europe
Object Number1979.213
DivisionArchives - Maps and Plans
CollectionStewart
Status
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