Hot Deal Delmarche, Charles Francois. Etats-unis De L'amerique Septentrionale Avec Les Isles Royale... Paris, 1785. Apparel [rZU0qN6y]

Delmarche's Early Map of the United States

This rare and historically significant map, "Etats-Unis de L'Amerique Septentrionale avec les isles royale..." by Charles Francois Delmarche, captures the nascent United States immediately following its independence from Great Britain. Published in Paris in 1785, this 22" x 30" masterpiece is a testament to the early cartographic efforts of the era. Notable for its detailed depiction of the newly formed United States, it also features the first appearance of Michigan as a regional place name, a testament to its historical importance.

Thomas Jefferson's Vision for the West

This map is particularly remarkable for illustrating Thomas Jefferson's ten proposed states in the west, which included the names Silvania, Michigania, Chersonesus, Arsenistpia, Metropotamia, Illinoia, Saratoga, Washington, Polypotamia, and Pelisypia. These names reflect Jefferson's vision for the expansion of the United States and his innovative approach to state boundaries, using rivers and latitudinal lines. The map also includes extensive notes on early explorers, Native American tribes, forts, and other points of early interest, offering a rich historical context.

Unmatched Historical Value and Detail

This map is not only a visual representation of the early United States but also a window into the political and cultural landscape of the time. Its detailed depiction of the Sioux Indians and the Country of the Padoucas, as well as its extensive notes on early explorers like De Soto and La Sale, make it a invaluable resource for historians and collectors. The map's unique combination of historical significance, detailed cartography, and Jefferson's visionary states proposal make it a truly special acquisition for anyone interested in the early history of the United States.