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Auction 192, Lot 79

"America", Moll, Herman

Subject: Western Hemisphere - America

Period: 1732 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.8 x 10.4 inches
19.8 x 26.4 cm
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Boldly engraved small map showing California as an Island with an indented northern coast and Mozeemleck 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: B+

A dark impression on a bright sheet with a couple of small tears and abrasion near the title cartouche that have been professionally repaired on verso.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $225

Closed on 4/26/2023

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