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Auction 151, Lot 72

"A New Map of North America According to the Newest Observations", Moll, Herman

Subject: North America

Period: 1716 (circa)

Publication: Forty-Two Maps of Asia and America...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.9 x 7 inches
25.1 x 17.8 cm
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Attractive small map of North America that extends to include the West Indies and northern South America. The island of California dominates the west coast with the Straits of Anian, Mozeemlek Country and Parts Unknown shown above the island. The British Colonies are confined to the eastern seaboard and Florida occupies all of the present southern United States. Lake Superior is simply named Upper Lake. Lahontan's mythical Longue River stretches between two lakes in the west, with a notation of "Many villages on the islands" in the most western lake. A decorative compass rose fills the Great South Sea.

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Condition: B+

A fine impression with a light damp stain at top.

Estimate: $550 - $700

Sold for: $375

Closed on 11/19/2014

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