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Auction 138, Lot 894

"Atlas Moderne, ou Collection de Cartes sur Toutes les Parties du Globe Terrestre…", Laporte, Joseph de

Subject: Atlases

Period: 1777 (published)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
5.3 x 8 inches
13.5 x 20.3 cm
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This atlas devotes a larger than usual number of maps to regions outside of Europe and includes 28 plates which consist of 26 double-page maps, a folding map of France and an armillary sphere. The maps devoted to the Americas include a map of North America, South America, the Gulf of Mexico, New England, Virginia and Maryland, and Jamaica. There are also several nice Asian maps. Both the world and North America maps presents a great Sea of the West and Northwest Passage. Hardbound in brown paper over boards.

References: McGuirk #168, #169.

Condition: B+

Maps are generally very good with an occasional small spot or stain. There is a two-inch tear in the lower right portion of the Turkey in Asia map. A few other maps have tiny lower centerfold splits or minor tears that are confined to the blank margins. The hinge is starting and the covers are bumped and worn. There are some pencil notations on the inside front cover.

Estimate: $1,700 - $2,000

Sold for: $1,200

Closed on 12/7/2011

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