Lewis Evans. Map of the Middle British Colonies. 1755.

EVANS, Lewis (1700-1756).A General Map of the Middle British Colonies, in America; viz Virginia, Mariland, Delaware Pensilvania, New-Jersey New-York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island of Aquanishuonigy, the Country of the Confederate Indians Comprehending Aquanishuonigy Proper, their Place of Residence, Ohio and Tiiuxsoxruntie Their Deer-Hunting Countries, Couxsaxrage and Skanidarade, Their Beaver-Hunting Countries; Of the Lakes Erie, Ontario and Champlain, and Part of New-France Wherein is Also Shewn the Antient and Present Seats of the Indian Nations.Engraved map with original hand color in full.Philadelphia, 1755 (First State).21" x 27 3/4" sheet, 33" x 40" framed.With Accompanying text volume."One of the most important maps published in America before Independence." - Schwartz and EhrenbergSpectacular Full Original Color at the Highest Level PossibleJohn Rennie Short description: "In 1750 Lewis Evans was commissioned by the Philadelphia Assembly to survey and map the region. It was a t