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Mitchell, John (fl. 1755) Map of British & French Dominions in No. America [map used in Treaty of Paris]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03556 Author/Creator: Mitchell, John (fl. 1755) Place Written: London Type: Map Date: 1755 Pagination: 1 case (1 map) 144 x 194.5 cm Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Download PDF

Very large printed folded map with outline color. This is the "Treaty of Paris" map, third edition, the edition that was used in settling territorial claims in 1783. Accompanied by its original marbled-paper map case.

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