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Lotter after De L'Isle - Map of North America (America Septentrionalis) - This fine map is by Tobias Conrad Lotter and entitled America septentrionalis. The map was published circa 1770. The map features a decorative cartouche and original wash coloring. The map was based on Gerard de L'Isle (Delisle)'s observations. Guillaume de l'Isle (1675-1726) was son of a cartographer and a pupil of Jean Dominique Cassini, who among other important contributions, aligned the study of astronomy to the study of geography. Under Cassini's direction, observations were made from locations all over the world that enabled longitudinal calculations to be made with much greater accuracy. De l'Isle carried on this exacting work with remarkable dedication and integrity, constantly revising and improving his maps. While precision was his primary goal, his maps are invariably elegant and attractive. He also served as the Royal Geographer to the King of France. Paper Size: ~ 23 3/4” by 19 7/8” (Fold Out) Paper Type or Special Features: Engraving with Old Wash Coloring