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Auction 118, Lot 252

"'T Amerikaans Gewest van Florida Door Ferdinand de Soto", Aa, Pieter van der

Subject: Colonial South

Period: 1707 (circa)

Publication: Reysen Na Oost En West-Indien

Color: Black & White

Size:
9 x 6 inches
22.9 x 15.2 cm
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This interesting copper engraved map is based on Sanson's map of 1657. The map covers the region from Texas to Chesapeake Bay, with many place names noted. The British colonies of Carolina and Virginia are shown east of the Appalachian Mountains, with the rest of the western part of the map named Florida. Lac Erie is shown considerably south of its actual location and the river systems are totally incorrect. A spurious north-south mountain range stretches through the central plains. Texas is labeled Terlichichimechi and the Florida Peninsula is named Tegesta Prov. A large title cartouche takes up the Gulf of Mexico with a scene of Ferdinand de Soto discussing his expedition with a group of Native Americans.

References: Cumming (SE) #142.

Condition: A

With folds as issued. Large margin on right.

Estimate: $600 - $700

Sold for: $600

Closed on 3/6/2007

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