Geographical, Historical, Political, Philosophical and Mechanical Essays. The First, Containing an Analysis of a General Map of the Middle British Colonies in America; And of the Country of the Confederate Indians:  A Description of the Face of the Country; the Boundaries of the Confederates; and the Maritime and Inland Navigations of the Several Rivers and Lakes Contained Therein. Philaldephia: Printed by B. Franklin and D. Hall, 1755



Folio (9 3/4 x 6 3/4 in.; 245 x 170 mm). Browned and stained throughout, map not present. Modern half red morocco over marbled boards, spine lettered gilt.



 

Historical Society of Pennsylvania (embossed stamps on title-page, ink stamps on title-page and pp. 3 ,16, 32)

Church 1003; Evans 7411; Hildeburn, Pennsylvania 1412; Howes E226; Miller 605; Sabin 23175 

First edition. In both the explanatory text and the map (each of which were also sold separately), Evans emphasizes the importance of the Ohio Valley in Great Britain's battle with the French for dominance in North America.