Title: “Hémisphère Occidental” Description: Nice antique copper engraved map of the Western Hemisphere showing explorers routes with dates, an early New Zealand and one very curious anomaly. The North/West Coast of America has been updated to include the entire western coastline above Capo Mendocino, Capo Blanco and the Bay of the West are shown too. Cartographer: Louis Brion De La Tour (1743-1803) Sheet size: 28,5 x 39,2 cm ( 13,2″ x 20″ ) Year: 1786 Technique: copper engraving Condition: Good condition! Original colors, on strong paper with original watermark. Slightly trimmed at the top, just affecting the printed borders, but not the map image. This is a genuine antique map published in 1786 and NOT a modern copy or reprint!
