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Auction 120, Lot 108
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"Amerique Septentrionale", Levasseur, Victor

Subject: North America

Period: 1845 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Universel Illustre

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17 x 11 inches
43.2 x 27.9 cm
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This great copper engraved map features the Republic of Texas. It shows the United States extending into present-day Canada, with Russia in control of Alaska, and Mexico's northern border is drawn according to the Treaty of 1819 (here mis-printed as 1810). 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

Full margins and original outline coloring with vignettes uncolored, as issued. A couple small marginal tears, closed on verso.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $200

Closed on 7/18/2007

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