$400
Description
Richly engraved map showing the US claims in present day Canada, the Republic of Texas and Russia in control of Alaska. A Mayan temple, wildlife and a ship stranded in the polar sea highlight the map.
Minor wrinkle in top margin.
Year1845
Item#1714
ConditionVG+
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Size 23" x 29"
RegionAmerica's
Bio
Victor Levasseur (1838-1854) was a French cartographer widely known for his distinctive decorative style. Produced numerous maps more admired for the artistic content of the scenes and data surrounding the map than for the detail of the map.