1708 Delisle & Mortier Large 1st edition Antique Map of North America - Landmark Map Anatomy The set of eight folio

The set of eight folio plates published in Eight Views of Windsor Great Park executed by Thomas Sandby and his brother Paul with the assistance of several noted English engravers

Clerke took command of the expedition but died six months later

A good shot and member of the New South Wales Rifle Association

The first edition

1708 Delisle & Mortier Large 1st edition Antique Map of North America - Landmark Map Anatomy The set of eight folioTitle : L Amerique Septentrionale dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. De L Academie Royale des Sciences & quelques autres, par N. Sanson, Amsterdam, Size: 23 1 2in x 19in (595mm x 485mm) Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Date : 1708 (1st ed) Ref #: 93008 Description: This is without doubt one of the most important foundation maps, of North America, published in the early to mid 18th century. A large 1st edition, original hand coloured copper plate