Atlas Universel De Geographie, Physique, Politique Et Mineralogique North America - Map of Vancouver British Columbia and Vancouver Island (Partie De La Nouvelle Hanovre)

Brussels, Belgium: Lithographed By H. Ode. Very Good. 1827. Map. Map # 51, A Very Good primitive and early map showing Vancouver, British Columbia and Vancouver Island in Canada. Includes some of extreme NW Washington state adjacent to, but not including Seattle, also includes the city of Victoria. Very nice multi-color depiction of the larger British Columbia coastline. Latitude of the map is 48 degrees to 54 degrees and longitude is 119 degrees to 131 degrees. Of course, almost all localities shown are French or Indian names. The atlas from which this is extracted is extremely rare and originally composed 6 volumes, this map being from the North America volume. Lithographer Ode and Cartographer Vandermaelen produced the first lithographed atlas ever done. Condition is overall Very Good. Browning to the centerfold crease caused by glue used in attaching the tab to the original volume, the two page spread measures 21" x 26 1/2" when opened out. Topigraphical features are accentuated, see image. Shipping will require extra care and cost due to insurance. Photo available upon request. ; 21" x 26 1/2"; 1 pages .