Virginia and Maryland Antique map by De La Porte 1786
Title: Carte de la Virginie et du Mariland.
Description: Scare original old map of Virginia and Maryland in hand coloring. The map is copperplate engraved and full of historical detail.
Cartographer: La Porte, Joseph (19/01/1714-19/12/1779) Belonging to the order of the Jesuits , Father La Porte had first worked on a few books and periodicals.
Origin: Atlas moderne portatif composé de vingt-huit cartes sur toutes les parties du globe terrestre .. A l'usage des Colléges, des Pensions & des Maisons Religieuses… Charming 18th century copper plate engraved map of the states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Caroline and New Jersey.
Size: Sheet app.: 26 x 21 cm. 10.25 x 8.25 inches. Image app.: 22 x 18 cm. 8.75 x 7 inches. Condition: very good. A Certificate of Authenticity ( COA ) will be supplied on request.