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Auction 94, Lot 91

"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", Moll, Herman

Subject: Colonial United States and Canada

Period: 1745 (published)

Publication: A Collection of Voyages and Travels…

Color: Black & White

Size:
10.2 x 7.2 inches
25.9 x 18.3 cm
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Interesting map depicting the European possessions in the eastern part of North America. France controls Canada and the Great Lakes region, the British colonies stretch from Carolina to Newfoundland, and Spain controls New Mexico, Louisiana and Florida. Filled with Indian place names and forts. In "New Mexico", Santa Fe, St. Antonio, and El Paso are named.

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Condition: A

Faint mat burn in margin and professional repair affecting upper left border of map.

Estimate: $400 - $450

Sold for: $475

Closed on 3/7/2001

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