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Auction 91, Lot 111

"A Map of New France Containing Canada, Louisiana &c. in Nth. America According to the Patent granted by the King of France to Monsieur Crozat, dated the 14th of Sep. 1712 N.S. and registered in the Parliament of Paris the 24th of the same Month",

Subject: Colonial Canada and United States

Period: 1745 (published)

Publication: A Collection of Voyages and Travels…

Color: Black & White

Size:
10.2 x 7 inches
25.9 x 17.8 cm
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Interesting map depicting the new American possessions of France which now include all of Canada (except Nova Scotia and Newfoundland), Louisiana, and Florida. The British colonies are confined east of the Appalachian Mountains. Filled with Indian place names and forts. In New Mexico Santa Fe and St. Antonio are named.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $475 - $550

Sold for: $450

Closed on 6/14/2000

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