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Auction 109, Lot 239

"Map of French & English Grants on Lake Champlain", Pease, R. H.

Subject: New York

Period: 1849 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.5 x 21.8 inches
31.8 x 55.4 cm
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Details the grants along both sides of the shore with landowner's names. Notation on map explains coloring: "N.B. French Grants included within yellow lines, English de. within Black lines, except the grant to Dominie Dellius in 1696, the northern part of which is laid down, and included within Red lines." Locates the Seigniory of Alainville and the Seigniory of Hocquart. Extends to show part of Lake George. Delicate outline coloring. Engraved and printed by Richard Pease, Albany.

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Condition: B

A little toning along folds, else very good. Marginal split and a short tear at bottom not affecting printed area, both closed on verso.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $60

Closed on 12/1/2004

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