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Auction 95, Lot 73

"Amerique Septentrionale", Lapie, Alexander Emile & Pierre

Subject: North America

Period: 1809 (dated)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.7 x 10.7 inches
22.1 x 27.2 cm
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Charming early 19th century map of the continent depicting the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. The boundary between the United States and Canada is left undesignated although the original outline coloring appears to claim the entire Pacific Northwest for Britain. Spain is shown in control of the present-day Southwest and Florida. Alaska is named "Amerique Russe". Attractive (uncolored) title cartouche. Engraved by Tardieu.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $230

Closed on 6/13/2001

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