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Auction 146, Lot 89
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"A Map of the New Continent According to its Greatest Diametrical Length from the River la Plata to beyond the Lake of the Assiniboils", Gibson, John

Subject: Western Hemisphere - America

Period: 1758 (published)

Publication: Gentleman's Magazine

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7 x 8.3 inches
17.8 x 21.1 cm
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This map presents a very interesting, if somewhat peculiar projection, with north oriented to the top right. A long Northwest Passage, consisting of a system of rivers and lakes, reaches across from the Great Lakes towards the Pacific. The northwestern part of North America is otherwise left blank. A most decorative rococo cartouche adorns the scientific looking map.

References: Jolly #GENT-122.

Condition: B

Issued folding with some light text transfer.

Estimate: $180 - $220

Sold for: $100

Closed on 9/4/2013

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