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Auction 137, Lot 229

"Carta Rappresentante la Penisola della Florida", Pazzi, Giuseppe

Subject: Colonial South

Period: 1763 (circa)

Publication: Gazzetierre Americano

Color: Black & White

Size:
8.3 x 9 inches
21.1 x 22.9 cm
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This uncommon map covers the Southern region from the Mississippi Delta to Charleston, South Carolina. Florida has an odd, pointed shape, and Carolina and Georgia are somewhat haphazardly placed. The map is filled with towns, native tribes and charmingly rendered topography. The delicate floral cartouche completes the composition. Engraved by Andrea Scacciati.

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Condition: A

A few small worm holes in blank margin at left.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $275

Closed on 9/14/2011

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