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Auction 187, Lot 127
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"A New and Accurate Map of the Present Seat of War in North America", Rollos, George

Subject: Colonial Northeastern United States & Canada

Period: 1759 (circa)

Publication: Royal Magazine

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.8 x 6.4 inches
22.4 x 16.3 cm
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This is an interesting map of New England and Eastern Canada showing the region disputed in the French and Indian War from a British point of view. New York extends north of Lake Ontario and includes present day Ontario. New England's northern boundary is the St. Laurence River. Lake Erie is here called Lake Oswego. Engraved by G. Rollos. Published in the November 1759 issue.

References: Jolly #ROYMAG-5; McCorkle #759-4; Sellers & Van Ee #85.

Condition: A

A fine impression issued folding on watermarked paper with a bit of offsetting in the blank margins.

Estimate: $375 - $450

Sold for: $275

Closed on 4/27/2022

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