2009-04
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/31/2009
A New General Map of America. Drawn from several Accurate particular Maps and Charts and Regulated by Astronomical Observations, 16-3/4" 14," nd (c1760), np., evidence of folding, some margin irregularities, else very good. This decorative and detailed map of the Americas extending to include the Solomon Islands. The Pacific Northwest is left open, completely blank and labeled "Parts Undiscovered." The coastline stops around the area of Alaska with the notation "The Supposed Straits of Annian." The British colonies are shown east of the Mississippi and the only settlements named in the west are Cenis in Texas, Santa Fe and Alamillo in New Mexico, and Casa Grande in Arizona. A decorative cartouche covers the North Pacific, and an inset with decorative illustration titled, "Havana." Appears to be a variant of Emanuel Bowen's map, London.
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