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Auction 93, Lot 97

"Nova Belgica et Anglia Nova", Jansson

Subject: Colonial United States

Period: 1647-58 (published)

Publication: Nouvel Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20 x 15.2 inches
50.8 x 38.6 cm
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Jansson's influential map of the east coast of North America first issued in 1636. It is derived from the less well know map of Johannes de Laet of 1630. The map includes part of the Great Lakes labeled "Grand Lac" and "Lac des Yroquois", an unnamed Lake Champlain, and a fictitious lake at the headwaters of the Delaware River. This is the second state with the alternate title, giving greater prominence to the Dutch colonies, and with the addition of wildlife throughout the interior. Ref: Burden #247. Bit of faint offsetting and professional repair of bottom centerfold. Lovely original outline color with fully colored cartouche and adornments, which include ships, sea monsters and compass roses.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $2,400 - $2,500

Sold for: $2,400

Closed on 12/6/2000

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