1778 Jonathan Carver Falls of St Anthony First Edition Hand Colored Print Framed For Sale

For sale is an exceptionally rare, primary piece of early American and Minnesota history: an original 1778 hand-colored paper engraving of \"The Falls of St. Anthony in the River Mississippi\" from the true first London edition of Captain Jonathan Carver\'s historic travel narrative.This iconic engraving is highly celebrated by historians as the very first published eyewitness view of the waterfall that would eventually become the city of Minneapolis. Standalone true 1778 first-edition plates of this specific image are incredibly scarce on the open market. This is a premium acquisition opportunity for a collector who appreciates the sheer historical significance of the piece. You will not find another display piece quite like this.PREMIUM PRESENTATION & FRAMING:
The print comes beautifully housed in a luxury, high-end Galassi fine Italian wood frame with a stunning burl veneer finish. It features a custom white mat display. The overall frame measures 8x10 inches, making it a perfect, ready-to-hang centerpiece for a home office, executive library, or history collection.DIMENSIONS:

• Plate Image: Approximately 7 x 4.5 inches
• Exposed Page Sheet: Approximately 8 x 5 inches
• Overall Frame: 8 x 10 inches

CONDITION NOTE (Sold Strictly As-Is / Please Read):
Please read carefully and inspect all listing photos before purchasing. While this print presents beautifully and looks fantastic when housed behind the custom matting, the raw print itself is in poor, heavily damaged condition.

• The 250-year-old paper sheet is permanently pasted/laid down flat onto a thick, vintage brown cardstock backing board.
• The paper shows severe overall tanning, yellowing, and dark brown staining/glue discoloration running heavily along the outer margins of the sheet.
• The original paper page margins are rough and unevenly trimmed/torn down.
• The actual artwork image area inside the margins remains clear, and the vintage hand-coloring remains visually striking and beautifully executed.
• When placed behind the included mat and Galassi frame, the outer border damage is entirely hidden from view, creating an excellent aesthetic presentation.
• The premium Galassi frame and glass are in excellent condition.

Please inspect all listing photos closely, including the images showing the print removed from the frame, to verify the exact condition of the paper.SHIPPING & TERMS:

• Free Shipping via USPS Ground Advantage (fully tracked and securely insured).
• $250 Buy It Now format for an instant purchase.
• Sold strictly as-is with No Returns.

This is a phenomenal opportunity to own a piece of true 18th-century primary Americana history that displays beautifully despite its age and flaws. Feel free to message me with any questions. Thank you for looking!