Map of North America printed in the first edition of the "encyclopedia Britannica". This is the way George Washington, who bought a copy of the work, must have thought the shape and size of the continent.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Map of North America printed in the first edition of the "encyclopedia Britannica". This is the way George Washington, who bought a copy of the work, must have thought the shape and size of the continent.

[ca. 1908–1972]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Map & Mapmaking

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