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Auction 141, Lot 76
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"Nouveau Continent avec Plusieurs Isles et Mers", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: Western Hemisphere

Period: 1683 (circa)

Publication: Description de l'Univers

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4 x 5.7 inches
10.2 x 14.5 cm
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This is the second state of this charming miniature map drawn in a hemispheric projection. California is depicted as an island on the Briggs model, with a flat northern coast. The Solomon Islands dominate the Pacific, and part of the New Zealand coast is shown but not named. Two minutely engraved galleons decorate the map. Page number 235 in upper right corner and French text on verso.

References: Burden #559; McLaughlin #85-1.

Condition: A

There is one miniscule wormhole only visible when held to light and very faint toning along the edge of the sheet.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $110

Closed on 9/5/2012

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