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Auction 171, Lot 85

"L'America Divisa ne suoi Principali Stati di Nuova Projezione", Zatta, Antonio

Subject: Western Hemisphere - America

Period: 1776 (published)

Publication: Atlante Novissimo

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.8 x 12 inches
40.1 x 30.5 cm
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This handsome map of the Americas depicts the first voyage of Capt. Cook around South America and across the Pacific to New Zealand. In North America a variety of interesting cartographic theories are evident. The mythical Northwest Passage and the supposed discoveries of Admiral de Fonte are prominently depicted in the northern region. The interior river systems illustrates the persistent belief in a network of navigable waterways between the Mississippi and the Pacific with Baron Lahontan's Long River (F. Longo) and Le Page du Pratz' Beautiful River (Bella Riviera). The pictorial title cartouche portrays a sleeping lion.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.ZAT-1a, Vol. 4 #25; Wheat (TMW) #168.

Condition: B+

Contemporary color with the watermarks of three crescent moons and the initials "GFA." There is light toning along the centerfold and a few tiny holes in the vegetation around the title cartouche.

Estimate: $325 - $400

Sold for: $170

Closed on 2/6/2019

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