Description:
United States of America. Thomas Kitchin (1718-1784) Map of the United States in North America; with theBritish, French, and Spanish Dominions adjoining, according to the Treaty of 1783. London: by T. Cadell, 1783.
Double-folio copper-plate engraved map on paper, uncolored; old folds, light toning, 20 1/4 x 17 in.
Thomas Kitchin's map notably records an early instance of British recognition of the sovereignty and independence of the new nation by its proper name.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
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