Catalog Archive
Auction 109, Lot 90

"L'Amerique Septentrionale", La Feuille, Daniel de

Subject: North America

Period: 1717 (published)

Publication: Les Tablettes Guerrieres…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.5 x 5.5 inches
19.1 x 14 cm
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A charming small map showing the island of California with an indented coastline and the place names R. d' Estiete, C. Blanco, P. de Carinde, Canal de S. Barbe, I. de S. Martin, I. de S. Mare, B. de S. Francisco, D. de Simon, B.S. Christoue and Piemabe. A quaint title cartouche features natives tending a fire, a crocodile and a serpent.

References: McLaughlin #147.

Condition: B

Original color with oxidation of green color. Toned along folds with two folds reinforced on verso. Paper is sturdy.

Estimate: $550 - $600

Unsold

Closed on 12/1/2004

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