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Auction 164, Lot 352
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"Carte de la Californie d'Apres les Observations le Plus Exactes, pour Servir a l'Histoire Generale des Voyages", Prevost, Anton Francois

Subject: Southwestern United States & Mexico

Period: 1777 (dated)

Publication: L'Histoire Generale des Voyages

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.9 x 12.4 inches
20.1 x 31.5 cm
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This is a French version of Venegas' significant map showing most of the Baja peninsula, northwest Mexico and what will become the southern portion of Arizona. Originated in 1757, it expands on the exploration of the region by Father Kino. It presents, in great detail, the Gila River region, the missions and Indian towns of the Pimeria Alta and Baja California. Engraved by A. van Krevelt.

References: Lowery #591; cf. Wheat (TMW) #138.

Condition: A

Issued folded, now flattened with a tiny, repaired separation in the blank margin and two unobtrusive spots of foxing.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $220

Closed on 9/13/2017

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