Two American 18th century hand colored maps from the Gentleman's Magazine. The first, "The Hudson River" published in 1778 - very good condition, professionally framed and matted - total frame size 13" x 17"; the second, partial view of the United States, published in 1763 - very good condition, professionally framed and matted - total frame size 14 1/4" x 16 1/2" (note small loss to bottom edge of frame). Provenance: From the Doris Soldner collection, Lake Carmel & Kingston NY. Regarding the Hudson River map, Doris wrote a note on the reverse side that reads in part "This was to inform the British Public as the progress of the Revolutionary War in the Hudson Valley.".