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Description
Scarce early American published map of Europe, from Matthew Carey's General Atlas.
Carey published his American atlas in 1795, which became the first folio atlas published in America. He issued later General Atlases in 1796 and after.
In 1814, he became the first American publisher to offer hand coloring as a standard option.
Condition Description
Original hand-color in outline. Minor centerfold toning.