COURSE OF THE RIVER MISSISSIPI FROM THE BALISE TO FORT CHARTRES; TAKEN ON AN EXPEDITION TO THE ILLINOIS, IN THE LATTER END OF THE YEAR 1765, BY LIEU'T ROSS OF THE 54TH REGIMENT (London: Robert Sayer, 1775), copperplate engraving printed on two sheets, with original hand-colored outlines of the river and gulf coast.

46.25 x 21.5 in.

Browning to top and side edges; minor chipping and a few small splits to edges; crease to lower left corner; a strong impression retaining vibrant color.

$1,000 - 2,000