1715 J B Homann Large Antique Map of North America Virginia Chesapeake Bay NJ, NY India Shortly after Buffons death in

Shortly after Buffons death in 1788

The map was engraved by Jacob von Sandrart (1630-1708)

Large Spanish warships are seen to overpower both the British & French fleets in the bottom left naval battle

(Estrecho de Magallanes) is a navigable sea route separating mainland South America to the north and Tierra del Fuego to the south

propagating the idea of universal history

1715 J B Homann Large Antique Map of North America Virginia Chesapeake Bay NJ, NY India Shortly after Buffons death inTitle : Virginia Marylandia et Carolina in America Septentrionali Britannorum industria excultae" Homann Date : 1715 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Ref: 82002 Size: 24 1 2in x 21 1 4in (625mm x 540mm) Description: This large finely engraved beautifully hand coloured original antique map of Virginia, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, the Carolina's, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York and parts west of the Apalchians, was published by J. B Homann in