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Auction 149, Lot 110

"A Map of the British and French Settlements in North America", Lodge, John

Subject: Colonial United States & Canada

Period: 1755 (published)

Publication: Gentleman's Magazine

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.3 x 11 inches
38.9 x 27.9 cm
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This is the first of several similar maps illustrating the French/British conflict in North America. It was issued just before the French and Indian War was officially declared and depicts, by hachure, the French encroachment into British claimed territory. Earl Granville's Property is shown in North Carolina and extending to the western-most edge of the map, which is about the 100th Meridian. Several treaty lines are shown in addition to British and French forts and numerous Indian tribes. Decorative title cartouche and lengthy description of the history of the colonies enhance the map.

References: Sellers & Van Ee #5; Jolly GENT-91; McCorkle #755.24.

Condition: A

Issued folding on watermarked paper with a binding trim at lower left resulting in a narrow margin as issued.

Estimate: $450 - $550

Sold for: $550

Closed on 5/21/2014

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