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Jean Covens & Corneille Mortier: L'Amerique Septentrionale dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. De L'Academie Royale des Sciences & quelques autres….par. G. De L'Isle
Title: L'Amerique Septentrionale dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. De L'Academie Royale des Sciences & quelques autres….par. G. De L'Isle Map Maker: Jean Covens & Corneille Mortier
Description: A nice example of the Covens & Mortier edition of one of De L'Isle's most influential (and subsequently copied) maps. . Shows North America with colonial divisions and a wide open Northwest. The Southeast is shown as Floride and the Southwest as Nouveau Mexique. The mouth of the Mississippi is pushed considerable west of its true location. A few places noted along the California coast. Quivira placed in the Midwest. The routes of Cortez in 1534, Drake's route, D'Olivier's route in 1600, Gaeten's route in 1542 and Mendana's route are shown off California. Excellen detail throughout. Names the Apaches Peuples, Apaches de navaio and other Indian Tribes. Important early Great Lakes configuration. A bit of repair in the upper margin, well outside the map and a minor repair in the bottom margin, just touching the printed image. Overall a very nice example, with a stunning cartouche.
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