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Lot 86
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"Amerique Septentrionale, Dressee, sur les Relations les Plus Modernes des Voyageurs et Navigateurs, et Divisee Suivant les Differentes Possessions des Europeens", Robert de Vaugondy, Didier

Subject: Colonial North America

Period: 1750 (dated)

Publication: Atlas Universel

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23.2 x 19 inches
58.9 x 48.3 cm
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This handsome map of the continent shows the colonial possessions with interesting configurations. There are numerous Indian names throughout the Mississippi River valley and the Spanish possessions in New Mexico, while the rest of the western region is largely blank. In the Pacific Northwest, the Entrée decouvert par Martin d'Aquilar alludes to a possible Northwest Passage. The large title cartouche features a river, Native Americans and a crocodile. This is the second state with a frame added around the distance scales and several place names added in Canada.

References: Pedley #448.

Condition: A

A crisp impression with very faded contemporary color on a sheet with the watermarks of a small chapel and "B Richard Fin 1749." There are printer's creases around centerfold at top and bottom, a centerfold separation in the top blank margin, and a few tiny, insignificant spots.

Estimate: $550 - $700

Current High Bid:
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Reserve: Reserve Not Met
Next Bid: $275

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