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Auction 109, Lot 108

"Karte von Luisiana, dem Laufe des Mississipi und den Benachbarten Laendern…", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Colonial Louisiana

Period: 1744 (dated)

Publication: Allegmeine Historie der Reisen zu Wasser und zu Lande

Color: Black & White

Size:
22 x 15.5 inches
55.9 x 39.4 cm
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Scarce German issue of this finely engraved map covering the region from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico over to the Rocky Mountains and Santa Fe. The information in the West includes the road from Mexico City to Santa Fe and the routes of St. Denis and De Soto though Texas. The map shows strategic forts and areas claimed by the French just prior to the French and Indian War. Incredible detail of settlements, Indian tribes, rivers, and trails. Nice compass rose. Published in 1756.

References: cf. McCorkle 744-1; Brown (Ohio) pp. 69-70.

Condition: A

Left margin is narrow (1/8"), else very fine.

Estimate: $1,100 - $1,200

Sold for: $750

Closed on 12/1/2004

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