Europe 1799 Bailey rare American produced map Wheat & Brun #806

An Accurate Map of Europe
Compiled from the best Authorities
1797

Issued Philadelphia, 1797-9 by Bailey for Scott.

Longitude given from Philadelphia.

Charming little late 18th century engraved map, one of just a handful of maps printed in America of Europe before 1800.

Visible offsetting from original folding, a couple of minor short archival tape repairs to reverse along fold lines.

Of note for the imprint and scarcity.

Original fold line(s) as issued. Lower left blank margin trimmed close as issued to facilitate folding.

Engraved area measures c. 9 1/4" x 8".

Wheat & Brun, Maps Published in America Before 1800 , 806.

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers , vol. I, pg. 69.

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