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Auction 118, Lot 134

"'T Noorder Deel van Amerika Door. C. Kolumbus in zyn Eerst Togt Ontdekt…", Aa, Pieter van der

Subject: North America

Period: 1714 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Nouveau et Curieux

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.8 x 8 inches
30 x 20.3 cm
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This charming map depicts a large island of California separated from Terra Esonis by the Strait of Anian. The Northwest coast is completely blank above the peninsula labeled Aqubela de Cato. The Great Lakes are shown with lakes Michigan and Superior open-ended, and in the West the Rio del Norte emanates from a large inland lake and flows into the sea between the mainland and California. The title cartouche is adorned in a military theme with a portrait of Christopher Columbus. State two.

References: McLaughlin #172; Tooley (Amer) pp. 129, #75.

Condition: A

Lovely impression and original outline color. A light damp stain in the lower, blank margin, well away from the map, otherwise near fine.

Estimate: $800 - $1,000

Sold for: $600

Closed on 3/6/2007

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