Charles-François Delamarche. Terrestrial Globe. Paris, 1791. Prints accounts for much of his

accounts for much of his fame

1544-1680” Gulf of Mexico map

it is the most detailed printed map of any extensive part of North America published during the Revolutionary period

On the opposite side of the map a series of islands is intended to represent Europe

Charles-François Delamarche. Terrestrial Globe. Paris, 1791. Prints accounts for much of hisDELAMARCHE, Charles Francois (1740 1817) Terrestrial Globe The globe made up of a single set of 12 engraved globe gores, hand colored in outline with circular cartouche dated 1791. Some careful restoration along the equatorial circle with skillful manuscript replacements. Papered wooden meridian circle surmounted by dial and pointer. The globe mounted on an elegant Delamarche style stand, papered horizon and 4 quadrant supports, with ebonized baluster