🗺️ 1775-1780 North America with Alaska as a Group of islands By Bonne & Raynal
- 1775-1780
- By R. Bonne and Raynal
- From ‘Histoire Philosophique et Politique des Établissemens…’
- Part of an important work from the Age of Enlightenment, with contributions from Diderot. The questions, statements, and issues raised in the work on subjects such as religion, commerce, slavery, and contemporary political and social issues resulted in the publication being banned in France.
- As a result, it was published in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Copperplate engraved
- Authenticity Guaranteed
- Overall, very good condition
- 14 1/2” x 9 1/2”
This map depicts North America, with Alaska depicted as a group of islands. The western areas are largely empty, while many coastal cities are named. Created by R. Bonne and Raynal between 1775 and 1780, this map is part of the “Histoire Philosophique et Politique des Etablissemens” series, which is a significant work from the Age of Enlightenment with contributions from Diderot. Due to its controversial content, the publication was banned in France, leading to its release in Geneva, Switzerland. The map is copperplate engraved and comes with a guarantee of authenticity. Overall, it’s in very good condition, measuring 14 1/2 inches by 9 1/2 inches.