Charles-François Delamarche. Terrestrial Globe. Paris, 1791. Prints it is the most detailed

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

with a small plaster planet (Mars) on a wire

In volume 3 of this book Charlevoix describes his journey from Rochefort in 1720 to Le Havre in December 1722: After overwintering in 1720-1721 in Quebec

silver mines

cross-stretchers supporting glazed compasses

Charles-François Delamarche. Terrestrial Globe. Paris, 1791. Prints it is the most detailedDELAMARCHE, 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