Item #15536 Suite du Cours du Fleuve St. Louis depuis la Rivière d'Iberville jusq'à celle des Yasous, et les parties connues de la Rivière Rouge et la Rivière Noire. Hand-Colored 1764 French Map of the Lower Mississippi River in Northern Louisiana.

Mid 18th-Century Louisiana & Mississippi Hand-Colored Cartography

Suite du Cours du Fleuve St. Louis depuis la Rivière d'Iberville jusq'à celle des Yasous, et les parties connues de la Rivière Rouge et la Rivière Noire

France: 1764. Bellin, Jacques Nicolas. 1st Edition. Quarto. Very Good. Item #15536

A beautiful 18th-century copperplate engraving from Bellin's Le Petit Atlas Maritime, Paris, 1747-64, with contemporary hand coloring.

In addition to navigation of the Mississippi River, between the Iberville and the Yazoo, this map depicts a large section of the Red River, all the way to Natchitoches, and then depicts the road south to Adayes, the Spanish Presidio of Texas, a very early mention of Texas.

In vignette in the lower left is a map of the French Fort St Jean and surrounding region while the lower center features a detailed description of the Red River in French.

Original vertical fold line with later horizontal fold line. Wide margins.

The image measures 14 1/2" X 9" while the sheet measures 17 3/8" X 12 1/2".

Overall a very desirable piece of Louisiana history from French occupation, perfect for framing and display!

Price: $225.00