Jean Alexandre Buchon (1791-1849) was a French scholar and historian. Born as the French Revolution raged, Buchon was dedicated to recovering France’s history in order to help the country heal and grow. He gathered French stories and published them as part of Collection des chroniques nationales franciases ecrites en langue vulgaire, du XIe au XVIe siècle (4 vols, 1824-1829). He also compiled and published an exploration collection and several histories, particularly about medieval France.
For geography, his most important contribution was publication of the French edition of Carey & Lea’s American Atlas in 1825. Each page of the atlas includes highly detailed text about the state or territory depicted, as well as a map of the area. The French edition is generally considered in high regard as compared to other editions, as it has quality paper and superior engraving.
Striking large map of North America and South America in attractive full wash colors, from the French edition of Carey & Lea's Atlas of America, one of the most important American Atlases of the early 19th Century.
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Scarce map illustrating the lengths of the principal rivers of the world.
Nice example of Buchon's map of the Principle Mountains in the World, published in Paris in 1825. The map is divided into hemispheres, with extensive historical details.
Striking large map of North America in attractive full wash colors, from the French edition of Carey & Lea's Atlas of America, one of the most important American Atlases of the early 19th Century. The map includes a 54-40 or fight border with...
Buchon's edition of John Melish's map of the United States. Fine example of Jean Alexandre Buchon's map of the United States, intended to be included in his Atlas geographique, statistique, historique et chronologique des deux Ameriques (Paris,...
The First Map of Connecticut Published in France Excellent wide margined example Buchon's finely executed map of Connecticut. The map includes wonderful contemporary details concerning the topography, indigenous lands, rivers, climate, towns,...
One of the Earliest Maps of Maine Published Outside America Finely engraved early map of Maine, hand colored by counties. Roads, towns, rivers, and lakes are included on map. Key notes flags for 10 remarkable battles. Size includes text surrounding...
Fine early map of Massachusetts, colored by county and showing the various towns, roads, rivers, bridges, and a host of other details. One of the earliest obtainable maps of Massachusetts printed in Europe. Surrounded by text describing the state,...
Excellent wide margined example of the French edition of this map of New Hampshire from Buchon's fine atlas of America. One of the first maps of the state of New Hampshire published outside of America. Size includes text surrounding map, which...
Nice example of the French edition of this early map of Rhode Island from Carey & Lea's Atlas. Includes wonderful contemporary details concerning the topography, indigenous lands, rivers, climate, towns, manufacturing, commerce, education,...
Excellent wide margined example of the French edition of this map of Vermont from Carey & Lea's Atlas. One of the first maps of the state of Vermont published outside of America. Size includes text surrounding map, which includes wonderful...
One of the Earliest Maps of New York State Published in Europe. Excellent wide margined example of the Buchon's map of New York. Buchon's work is prized for the fine engraving quality. The text includes wonderful contemporary details concerning the...
First Map of New Jersey Printed in France One of the earliest obtainable maps of the State of New Jersey published outside of the United States. The map appeared in Buchon's edition of Carey & Lea's Atlas, which was highly prized not only for its...
Attractive map of Pennsylanvia, colored by county and showing the various towns, roads, rivers, bridges, and a host of other details. The map is surrounded by text describing the state, its population, governors, religion, education, commerce, climate...
Finely engraved hand colored map of Maryland, colored by county and showing the various towns, roads, rivers, bridges, and a host of other details. This is one of the earliest maps of Maryland published outside of the United States. Overall plate...
Nice example of the French edition of this early map of Delaware from Carey & Lea's Atlas. Includes wonderful contemporary details concerning the topography, indigenous lands, rivers, climate, towns, manufacturing, commerce, education, history,...
