Engraved map on two sheets, uncolored. Each sheet approx. 61x45 cm (24x17¾").
Striking, finely engraved map, notable as one of the early maps to display the Mississippi approximately correctly; the position of the Delta is, of course, too far west. New Mexico corresponds with Coronelli's map of New Mexico. There are a number of historical and descriptive notes on the map including one on California. There are also a number of vignettes of IIndian and animal life. Coronelli, royal cosmographer of the Republic of Venice, visited Paris in 1681-3, where he had access to court documents including the manuscripts of La Salle. Upon his return to Venice in 1684, he founded a geographical society, which provided funding for his atlas, first published in 1690. Marsili, Archbishop of Bologna, to whom the map was dedicated, was affiliated with this society.
Further Notes from the Files of Warren Heckrotte
Full title: America Settentrionale Colle Nuoue Scoperto fin all' Anno 1688 Diuisa nelle sue parti secondo lo stato presente, e Descritta dal P. Mro. Coronelli M.C. Cosmographo della Serenisma. Repubca. de Vinezia Dedicata All' Illme. et Reumo. Monsigr. Felic Antonio Marsily Archideacono della Catedrale di Bologna | [linear scales]
Provenance: Galerie Grand Rue, Genève, 3/77
References: Wheat Transmississippi #70; Tooley (America), p. 125, #57; McLaughlin, #103.
Condition:
Some very faint darkening or dust soiling, a few tape remnants at edges from ealier mating; but near fine, a clear, crisp impression on fine paper.