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Auction 130, Lot 97

"Amerique Septentrionale", Anon.

Subject: North America

Period: 1707 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.8 x 5.8 inches
22.4 x 14.7 cm
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This simple small map of North America is based on the cartography of Sanson. It shows the island of California and a blank northwestern coastline. Only three major rivers are shown, with the Mississippi emptying too far west The Great Lakes are fully formed, but appear as one massive lake.

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Condition: B+

Issued folded with some extraneous creases.

Estimate: $325 - $400

Unsold

Closed on 12/2/2009

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