J Gibson / Map of the New Governments of East & West Florida 1763

Description

Map of the New Governments, of East & West Florida
Author:
Gibson, J.
Title:
Map of the New Governments, of East & West Florida
Publication:
London: Gentlemen's Magazine, 1763
Description:
Map of the New Governments, of East & West Florida, 1763 Gentlemen's Magazine, London. 8.5 x 10.75 inches.
Map with previous folds. Extracted from magazine with rough left edge. Remnant of framing tape at top edge. Fine Condition.
Copper engraved map showing the new territory of British Florida as of 1763. Map depicts the provinces of East and West Florida as they emerged following the Treaty of Paris that ended the French and Indian War. Extends from New Orleans and Mississippi River east to the Bahamas, north as far as Savannah and south to Cuba. In an effort to show the Everglades, the Florida peninsula is shown as a series of islands. Shows political boundaries, cities, forts, canals, rivers, swamps and American Indian tribes. Includes inset of Pensacola Harbor. "Gent. Mag."--Top margin. Lower right inside neat line --"J. Gibson, sculp." Date and publisher from periodical title page. From: Gentleman's magazine, vol. 33, November 1763, opposite page 552. OCLC: 21842746.
Seller ID:
1139
Subject:
Americana, Maps
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