Ashley Baynton-Williams; Nordenskiöld 1,40(18)(Italian text, State 2). California with indented northern coastline and without place names, except on State 9, which is engraved by H. van Loon. Mainland coastline continues northwest to 55 deg. N. The States and Variants listed identify differences between very similar maps and may, with additional research, be re-arranged. faure Sculp.t Map with “Page. 289” issued in: Géographie universelle, exposee dans les differentes m´thodes qui peuvent abreger l'étude ..., Huitieme edition. -- Par le P. Buffier, de la Coompagnie de Jesus. -- A Par[is] : Chez Pierre-François Giffart, rue S. Jacques, à Sainte Thérèse, M.DCC.LXVII (1767). (Curious date) French text. With title same as that of State 3. With added engraver’s name following title: faure Sculp.t. "Page 296." or “Page. 289” (top right); Leon and Mexique labelled on mainland; Zealande; Tropique du Capricorne; N York, Aston (Boston misspelled), and Virginie labeled; and with NOUVau MEXIQUE.
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