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Auction 188, Lot 68

"America", Moll, Herman

Subject: Western Hemisphere - America

Period: 1726 (dated)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.8 x 10.3 inches
19.8 x 26.2 cm
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Boldly engraved small map showing California as an Island with an indented northern coast, and Mozeemleck and the Str. of Annian to the north. R. Longue and Gnacsitares extend to the west of the Mississippi River. Names the Gulf of California. Filled with trade winds and directions between 30° north and south latitude.

References: McLaughlin #213; Shirley (BL Altases) T.MOLL-9a #42.

Condition: A

A crisp impression with contemporary outline color. There is very faint toning along a horizontal strip through the center of the map.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $300

Closed on 6/22/2022

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