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Auction 128, Lot 243

"La Floride", Duval, Pierre

Subject: Colonial South

Period: 1676 (published)

Publication: Le Monde ou la Geograhie Universelle

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.6 x 3.7 inches
11.7 x 9.4 cm
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While the composition of this map is based on Sanson's famous map of 1657, Duval has given prominence to the Rio del Spiritu Sto over the other rivers flowing into the Gulf of Mexico. La Caroline is named on the R. de May, and the French claim to the region is shown as Floride Francoise. This is the third state. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson's nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including this fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson.

References: Burden #352; cf Cumming (SE) #86.

Condition: A

Estimate: $550 - $650

Sold for: $400

Closed on 5/20/2009

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