🗺️ 1775-1780 South and Central America, including Southern U.S. with Trade Winds 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
- 18 1/4″ x 14″
The map encompasses South America, Central America, and the southern United States. It also features the Atlantic Ocean currents and Western Africa.
Crafted between 1775 and 1780 by R. Bonne and Raynal, this map is a vital component of ‘Histoire Philosophique et Politique des Etablissemens,’ an influential work from the Age of Enlightenment, enriched by contributions from Diderot. The discussions on various topics like religion, commerce, slavery, and contemporary political and social issues were so contentious that its publication was banned in France. Consequently, it was released in Geneva, Switzerland. The map is intricately engraved on copperplate and comes with a guarantee of authenticity.
It is in overall very good condition, measuring 18 1/4” x 14”.