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Auction 141, Lot 707
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"The Northern Archipelago or New Discovered Island in the Seas of Kamtschatka & Anadir", Bowen, Thomas

Subject: North Pacific - Alaska

Period: 1775 (published)

Publication: London Magazine

Color: Black & White

Size:
9.2 x 6.7 inches
23.4 x 17 cm
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A strongly engraved map that shows a highly fragmented Alaska as an archipelago composed of numerous islands, the largest named Alascha I. The map includes the northern Kuril Islands and eastern Siberia and the sea between Asia and North America based on reports of Russian discoveries in the region. Decorative rococo-style title cartouche. Still bound into the May, 1775 London Magazine, complete and as issued, with related article.

References: Jolly #LOND-307.

Condition: B+

Light offsetting with a few tiny spots. Issued folding.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 9/5/2012

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