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"The Treaty of Paris signed on September 3, 1783 stands as a monumental conclusion to the American Revolutionary War, solidifying the United States as an independent and sovereign nation. Negotiations commenced following the pivotal Battle of Yorktown in 1781, where American and French forces secured a decisive victory over Lord Cornwallis. The American delegation, led by prominent figures such as John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay, succeeded in negotiating a formalized peace agreement that recognized the thirteen colonies as free and granted them expansive territorial rights extending to the Mississippi River. Notably, the treaty also marked the end of direct French involvement, and its aftermath played a role in the financial strains that contributed to the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789. This important map of the United States was created several months before the official Treaty of Paris was signed, but after the preliminary framework was agreed upon. The ceded territory, clearly outlined, is boldly labeled 'Rebel Colonies now the United States of America', while 'British America by Treaty 1783' can be seen printed atop the former regional toponym 'New France or Canada.' Florida, officially relinquished to Spain as part of the treaty, is included with 'Spanish America', though the boundary line refers to an earlier agreement from 1738. Numerous other fascinating contemporary details can be seen throughout the image. Dotted colonial borders extend beyond the Mississippi River, reflecting the original British claims. Numerous Native American tribes are named (including Cenis and Kansez) and only a handful of scattered forts can be found on the frontier, east of the Appalachian/Allegheny Mountain ranges. Notable geographic features include the apocryphal River that runs West, the Lake of the Woods (an important landmark in the treaty), mythical islands in Lake Superior, and the Great Fishing Bank of Newfoundland. The map was created by John Lodge and based largely the cartography of Thomas Jeffreys. Published by John Bew in London in February of 1783 as part of Political Magazine. The fold-out sheet was originally accompanied by political commentary on the merits of the (then proposed) treaty. Source." Sheet Width (in) 15.8 Sheet Height (in) 12 Condition Description Ex-libris from the Chicago Historical Society (raised stamp in the lower left margin). Lower right corner has been lost and filled with new paper and ink in the neatline. Scattered soft creasing throughout. A scattered spot or two in the upper right corner and some discoloration in the margins. Spots of archival tape on the verso where previously mounted. About good condition overall. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 5760
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