Catalog Archive
Auction 185, Lot 101

"North America", Kelly, Thomas

Subject: North America

Period: 1835 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.9 x 10.1 inches
20.1 x 25.7 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

This map shows the United States extending its reach to the Pacific Ocean and north into present-day British Columbia, reflecting U.S. interests in the region (the coloring incorrectly suggests Mexico is in control of the Pacific Northwest - see the engraved line at the 42nd parallel for the correct boundary). Texas is named and part of Mexico though no settlements are noted. In the Great Basin, the rivers San Francisco and Buenaventura are shown running a supposed course to the San Francisco Bay. Surrounded by a decorative border. Drawn and engraved by Alexander Findlay.

References:

Condition: B+

There is some light scattered foxing mostly in the blank margins.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $75

Closed on 11/17/2021

Archived