Map of 1766 “New Map of America” – Philippe Prétot / Moithey / Vallet

An authentic 18th-century map, titled:


"New Map of America for Initial Studies, Directed by Mr. Philippe, Royal Censor & Professor of History of the Royal Academy of Sciences and Letters of Angers. 1766. A.P.D.R."


This is an original print, not a reproduction.


Map Identification:


Author/Director: Étienne-André Philippe de Prétot, Royal Censor and Professor of History.
Draftsman: Moithey ("Moithey ing. géo. del."), Royal Engineer-Geographer.


Engraver: J.R.J. Vallet ("Vallet sculp."), 18th-century Parisian engraver.
Publisher: Maison Nyon, Paris.


Date: 1766, first state (the date appears in the cartouche; subsequent states are undated).


Technique: Copper engraving, antique laid paper, hand-colored in the original period.


Map from the educational atlas published for the instruction of students during the reign of Louis XV.


The map depicts the Americas according to the geographical knowledge of 1766: old place names, incomplete representation of the West Coast, "Western Sea," and classic 18th-century decorations.


Authenticity: Antique laid paper visible in the light (typical 18th-century texture).


Original central fold, as with atlas maps.
Old restorations visible on the back.
Original, not modern, colors.


The map was held up to the light to confirm its authenticity.


Dimensions:
Overall dimensions framed: 55 × 42.5 cm
Total weight: 1.9 kg


Giltwood frame with mat, ready to hang.


Condition:
Good overall condition for a piece over 250 years old.
Uniform patina, natural browning of the paper.
Some old restorations (reinforcing strip at the central fold, small marginal repairs, not visible with the frame).
Minus wear at the bottom right, visible in the photos.
Original colors still clearly visible.


A decorative, historical, and very interesting piece for collectors or enthusiasts of 18th-century maps.


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