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FRENCH MAP OF THE WORLD CA. 1779 SHOWS CALIFORNIA AS AN ISLAND!
An interesting French map ca. 1779, measuring 17 1/2" x 11 1/2, black and white, showing the world and titled in French: "Map showing the route of the Centurion taken during its voyage around the world". The HMS Centurion (1774) was a 50-gun vessel of the Royal Navy, serving during the American Revolution, French Revolution, and Napoleonic Wars. "CALIFORNIE" is shown as an island situated off the west coast of "Amerique Septent", roughly in the correct location. The "island" of California is shown at scale as 1 1/4" x 1/4". A small stain to lower right corner, central fold reinforced with tape on verso, very good.

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January 21, 2010 10:00 AM EST
Stamford, CT, US

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