Carte des Etats-Unis de l'Amerique, Suivant de Traite de Paix de 1783 (reproduction).
Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: Map-0018
Abstract
Map encompasses the eastern half of the United States, focusing on the national boundaries set in the 1783 Treaty of Paris. Map contains 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.
Dates
- Creation: 1784
Creator
- RR Donnelly & Sons Company (Facsimilist, Organization)
- Cappon, Lester Jesse, 1900-1981 (Author, Person)
- Lattré, Jean (Engraver, Person)
Full Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (25 x 33 in. Includes a booklet)
Language of Materials
French
Subject
- Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Dedicatee, Person)
- Status
- Completed
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu