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MYSTIC SEAPORT ESTATE LIQUIDATIONS Antique to Unique - Rarities and Collectibles We share a storefront with Charlie's Garden ART AND ANTIQUITIES British Possessions in North America c. 1812 By Samuel LewisMap of the British Possessions in North America from the beft Authorities by Samuel Lewis c. 1812. Framed under glass. Approx.17" x 15". Frame measures 23" x 21 1/4".Very good Condition. Samuel Lewis was a famous American geographer and cartographer and an extremely important figure in early American mapmaking. In the late 18th century, Lewis worked for Mathew Carey, a well-known publisher in Philadelphia who had emigrated from Dublin in 1784. Carey began his work in Philadelphia by setting up a business with funds donated to him by the Marquis de Lafayette, who he had met while visiting France. In 1795, Carey published an American edition of the atlas, Guthrie's Geography Improved. Many of the maps contained in this atlas appeared again in Carey's American Atlas, which was the first atlas of America published in this country. The map of The State of New York from the CSHS Collection is similar to other maps that are believed to have been part of Carey's American Atlas. Thus, it is probable that the CSHS map of New York State was originally part of this publication. In 1804, Lewis formed a partnership with Aaron Arrowsmith, an English publisher who produced atlases and independent maps. Some of Lewis' most important work was related to the Expedition of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Clark created a map based on their discoveries that depicted the true positioning of the Missouri and Columbia Rivers, showed the complexity of the Rocky Mountains, and debunked the myth of the existence of the Northwest Passage. Nicholas Biddle, who was working on a history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, gave Clark's map to Samuel Lewis to copy. In 1814, the map was published under the title of, "A Map of Lewis and Clark's Tracks across the Western Portion of North America." This item is in very good condition. It comes from an esate and is being sold for a client. Should you have any questions concerning this item please contact us prior to bidding. Please Noted Shipping Charge is for the Continental United States. Those residing in States and Territories outside of this area will have to contact us or shipping charges. Shipping charge includes careful packaging with quality materials, delivery confirmation and insurance. ESTATE ITEM Map of the British Possessions in North America from the beft Authorities by Samuel Lewis c. 1812.TERMS Every attempt is made to clearly describe each item being sold. Since this item comes from the contents of an estate or surplus store inventory that is being sold for a client, All items are sold as is and all sales are final. Payment is expected within 3 days of auction end or buy it now purchase. We accept Please do not purchase this item if you do not intend on completing the transaction. Should you have any questions concerning this item please contact me prior to purchase. We do offer discounted shipping for multiple item purchases. Please wait until you receive your invoice for this discounted rate to be applied. SHIPPING Please be advised that we only ship via US Mail or UPS and will always offer you the most cost saving method. All international customers must contact us directly for applicable shipping charges. All items are packaged in a manner to avoid any possible damage during shipping. We share a storefront with Charlie's Garden
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