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Auction 97, Lot 70

"A New and Accurate Map of America, from the latest Discoveries", Gibson, John

Subject: Western Hemisphere

Period: 1770 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.1 x 8 inches
15.5 x 20.3 cm
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Attractive small map of the Americas. In North America, the northwest coast is very conjectural and a "R. of the West provides a passage to Lake Superior. The British colonies are confined east of the Mississippi River. Decorative title cartouche.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $150

Closed on 12/5/2001

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