Item #288215 N. America. Fielding Jr LUCAS.

N. America

Philadelphia.

Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 10.5" x 8.5", sheet measures 13.5" x 10.75". In very good condition.

Rare map of North America includes Canada, United States, Mexico when most of the South West was still New Spain. Creative inset of "The Caribbee Isles". Shows cities, topographical details and waterways.

Fielding Lucas Jr. was an artist, publisher and cartographer active in the early 19th century. He published his first atlas in 1815 and became known as the earliest successful commercial map published in Baltimore. He was also the first stationer in the United States. His son, William Lucas took over the printing and stationery business shortly after his death.

Binding: Unbound
Condition: Very Good(+)
Language: English

Price: $300.00

Item #288215

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