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Auction 186, Lot 97

"Amerique Septentrionale",

Subject: Colonial North America

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
15.3 x 9.3 inches
38.9 x 23.6 cm
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This unusual and scarce map of North America was engraved by Filloeul (Pierre?) as indicated in the lower left corner of the map. It shows the English colonies confined to a narrow strip along the Atlantic Ocean with the Appalachian mountains nearly surrounding Virginia. To its west is a large Floride with the Mississippi River drawn too far to the west. Beyond the Mississippi River is Spanish-controlled New Mexico and a peninsular California. The Pacific Northwest is virtually blank.

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Condition: A

A nice impression with light toning, faint offsetting, and a few spots of foxing.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $240

Closed on 2/9/2022

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