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Auction 185, Lot 89

"Amerique Septentrionale"

Subject: Colonial North America

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.4 x 9.4 inches
39.1 x 23.9 cm
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This unusual and scarce map of North America was engraved by Filloeul (Pierre?) as indicated in the lower left corner of the map. It shows the English colonies confined to a narrow strip along the Atlantic Ocean with the Appalachian mountains nearly surrounding Virginia. To its west is a large Floride with the Mississippi River drawn too far to the west. Beyond the Mississippi River is Spanish-controlled New Mexico and a peninsular California. The Pacific Northwest is virtually blank. "Pour la pag. 370 du Tome II" is noted above the top left border.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding with light toning along the centerfold, faint offsetting, and a few small spots. There are remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $250

Closed on 11/17/2021

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