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Author:

Grierson, George, -1753.

Title:

To His Grace Hugh, Lord Archbishop of Armagh, Primate and Metropolitan of all Ireland and one of the Lords Justices of the said kingdom, this map of North America according to the newest and most exact observations is most humbly dedicated by Your Grace's most humble servt Geo. Grierson.

Publisher:

George Grierson,

Copyright Date:

1732

Description:

1 map : color ; 56 x 93 cm

Subject:

North America--Early works to 1800.--Early works to 1800.
North America.
Early works.
Maps.

Other Authors:

Moll, Herman, -1732.

Notes:

Relief shown pictorially. Hand tinted, mounted on linen. California shown as an island. Shows routes of explorers with notations about their voyages, routes of the early explorers of western North America, territories of Native American tribes, and movements of the Spanish fleet in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. "Although clearly copied from [Herman] Moll's map, Grierson's map is actually a completely new engraving, with original cartouche work, an Irish-centric dedication, and a host of lesser variations throughout"--Ceritificate of authenticity. Includes 11 ancillary maps: St. John's harbour -- Boston Harbour -- New York -- Ashley & Cooper River -- Port Royal Harbour -- Bay & City of Havana -- Bay of P[or]to Bella -- Vera Cruz -- Cartagena Harbour & Forts -- Port of Acapulco.

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1015686863

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)