L'Amerique divisee Par Grands Etats--A fine map of the Americas that features a huge, imaginary Sea of the West and hints of a possible Northwest Passage. This large original antique map measures approximately 20.5" x 15". Alaska is shown in an early configuration with a rough shape incorporating the Aleutians and notations concerning the coastline discoveries in 1741 by the Russians. In North America, the British colonies are shown east of the mountains, French Louisiana takes in most of the interior and Spain controls Florida, New Mexico and Mexico. There are several islands shown in the Pacific and just the western coastline of New Zealand. A handsome map with a decorative rococo-style title cartouche. This map is in very good condition however, a marginal fold separation at bottom is closed with archival tape. There are some minor ink stains within the map.