November 17, 2020 Early Arms & Militaria: Age of Exploration, Empire & Revolution
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Joseph F. Wallet Des Barres (English, 1722-1824), "Gulph of Mexico", circa 1780, hand-tinted, copper engraved map from "The Atlantic Neptune" showing the coast from the Apelousa River eastward to Pensacola, sheet 33-1/4" x 46", attractively float-mounted in window mat and framed. Des Barres was the most noted and skilled producer of coastal charts in Britain during the second half of the 18th century. At the close of the French and Indian War, the Admiralty Board sent him to North America to survey the coasts of the Canadian Maritime provinces, captured from the French during the war, and retained by Britain by treaty. His project was ultimately expanded to include the entire Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America. At the outset of the Revolution, Des Barres was assigned the task of compiling his work and that of others surveying the coast and shorelines of North America into an atlas that would enable both the Royal Navy and the merchant marine to navigate safely in North American waters. Des Barres returned to England in 1774 and began to prepare his charts for publication. The collected charts appeared as the Atlantic Neptune, a magnificent work consisting of about 275 views, plans, and charts, which is considered the first great marine atlas of the eastern seaboard, and by many, the most splendid collection of charts ever published. A particularly fine example of the "Gulph of Mexico" map, scarce and highly desirable in collecting circles today, was previously sold as lot 200 at Neal Auctions, 11 September 2010 for $22,705. JLK
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Condition: VERY GOOD
Item Dimensions: Frame: 60 - 1/2" x 50 - 3/4".