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Auction 158, Lot 105

Blaeu's Decorative Map of the Southeast

"Virginiae Partis Australis, et Floridae Partis Orientalis, Interjacentiumq Regionum Nova Descriptio", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: Colonial Southeastern United States

Period: 1643 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Maior

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.6 x 15.2 inches
49.8 x 38.6 cm
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This lovely map of the Southeast extends from the southern part of Chesapeake Bay to northern Florida. Cartographically it improves on the Hondius map of 1606, on which it was derived, with the Chesapeake Bay correctly indicated as a large bay and the Carolinas and Georgian coasts depicted more accurately. The map presents the English and French colonial interests in the region as depicted by their respective royal arms. At the southern end of the Appalachians is a note concerning gold and silver mines. Richly decorated with a large cartouche flanked by Native Americans. The Atlantic Ocean contains two compass roses, three sailing ships and two aquatic putti holding the German scale of miles. This is the second state of the map with French text on verso, published between 1643-1650.

References: Burden #253; Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #9400:2.

Condition: A

A strong impression with light printer's ink residue and a short centerfold separation confined to the lower blank margin.

Estimate: $1,600 - $1,900

Sold for: $1,200

Closed on 6/22/2016

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