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Auction 114, Lot 104

"Carte de la Californie et des Pays Nord-Ouest separes de l'Asie par le Detroit d'Anian, extraite de deux cartes publiees au commencement du 17e siecle", Robert de Vaugondy, Didier

Subject: Western North America

Period: 1772 (dated)

Publication: Diderot's Encyclopedie (Supplement)

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.7 x 11.3 inches
32.3 x 28.7 cm
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Two maps, one inset into the other. The inset map is based on a world map by Plancius issued in 1641, while the larger map is based on Visscher's map of 1612. Other than a recognizable Baja California, the maps are filled with the cartographic myths of the 17th century. The northwest coast bulges too far to the west. Both maps feature the seven cities of Cibola.

References: Wheat (TMW) #159; Wagner (NW) #632; Pedley #473.

Condition: A

Fine impression and wide margins. This example has only a centerfold, unlike many examples that have multiple folds.

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $190

Closed on 3/1/2006

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