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Auction 111, Lot 97

"Canada ou Nouvelle France", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: Colonial Canada & United States

Period: 1683 (published)

Publication: Description de l' Univers

Color: Black & White

Size:
4 x 5.5 inches
10.2 x 14 cm
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Charming miniature map depicting the eastern seaboard from the Chesapeake Bay to Greenland and extending to include Bermuda. The Great Lakes are shown open-ended in the west. Strapwork title cartouche and an Indian family adorn the map. French text on verso.

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Condition: A

Good impression with wide margins. One area of ink or soiling in margin touching border.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $150

Closed on 6/8/2005

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