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Auction 104, Lot 113

"Amerique Septentrionale", Levasseur, Victor

Subject: North America

Period: 1850 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Universel Illustre

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17 x 12 inches
43.2 x 30.5 cm
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Lovely map with the United States extending into present day Canada, Russia in control of Alaska and Mexico's northern border according to the Treaty of 1810. This edition shows Texas as a part of the United States. Surrounded by beautifully engraved scenes of North and Central America including local animals, a ship stranded in the polar sea, and a Mayan Temple.

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Condition: A

Good impression. Marginal tear closed with archival tape.

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 9/10/2003

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