Cary, John "North America." From Cary's "New Universal Atlas"
Cary, John "North America." From Cary's "New Universal Atlas"
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Cary, John "North America." From Cary's "New Universal Atlas"

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John Cary. "North America." From Cary's New Universal Atlas.

London: J. Cary, 1816. 9 x 11 1/4. Engraving. Original hand color. Some scattered spots in oceans. Else, very good condition. 

A detailed map of North America by John Cary (ca. 1754-1835), the founder of the famous English cartographic firm. From about mid-way through the eighteenth century, British cartographers were the best in the world, and the maps produced by Cary are good examples of the quality they achieved. Cary was very concerned with the changing political situation in the world, so this map shows developments in North America to that date. Rivers, towns, political divisions, and topography are presented with crisp engravings, the hatchuring giving the map a three-dimensional appearance. The subtle hand coloring adds a decorative touch to this fine early nineteenth century historic document.