🗺️ 1775-1780 South West (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, with Most of Mexico) 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
- 9 1/2” x 14 1/2”
The map showcases most of Spanish-era Mexico, highlighting numerous settlements and missions. Additionally, it encompasses the modern United States Southwest, covering areas such as Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, extending from Santa Fe to New Orleans, Louisiana.
Crafted between 1775 and 1780 by R. Bonne and Raynal, this map forms a crucial part of ‘Histoire Philosophique et Politique des Etablissemens,’ an important work from the Age of Enlightenment, enriched by contributions from Diderot. The discussions on various topics including religion, commerce, slavery, and contemporary political and social issues were so contentious that its publication was banned in France. Consequently, it was published 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 9 1/2” x 14 1/2”.