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Auction 202, Lot 104
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"Map of the European Settlements in North America", Kitchin, Thomas

Subject: Colonial Eastern United States & Canada

Period: 1779 (published)

Publication: A Philosophical and Political History…in the East and West Indies

Color: Black & White

Size:
9.4 x 12.6 inches
23.9 x 32 cm
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This map covers the eastern part of North America from Greenland to Florida with settlement confined to the eastern seaboard. Numerous Indian names are noted throughout. A comment by L. Ouinipigon alludes to a Northwest Passage: "R. of ye Assenpouels supposed to fall into the Western Ocean." The map is adorned with a garland style title cartouche and compass rose. From the Dublin edition of A Philosophical and Political History.

References: McCorkle #779.9; cf. Sellers & van Ee #139.

Condition: B+

Issued folding with light offsetting.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $120

Closed on 2/12/2025

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