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