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Auction 141, Lot 94

"[Lot of 2] North America from the Best Authorities [and] L'Amerique Septentrionale"

Subject: North America

Period: 1785-1806 (circa)

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8.5 x 7.2 inches
21.6 x 18.3 cm
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A. North America from the Best Authorities, by James Barlow, from Barclay's Dictionary of North America, circa 1806, hand color. Cartographically, the United States is confined to east of the Mississippi River, West Florida and East Florida are depicted, and there is a large spurious lake drawn in present-day Idaho. The discoveries of MacKenzie and Hearn are noted in northern Canada. Condition: A few minor extraneous creases in the upper right corner, else fine. (A)

B. L'Amerique Septentrionale, by Glot, circa 1785, black & white. The United States' border is confined to east of the Mississippi River and most of western North America is blank. Santa Fe, San Diego and New Albion are noted. Condition: Small stain off the coast of Greenland and a few dampstains in the blank margins. (B)

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Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $75

Closed on 9/5/2012

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