Maps From a Collector's Private Collection 2022-03-29 Auction - 118 Price Results - Jasper52 in NY
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Very scarce Boston wall map in exceptional condition, Shields 1852Scarce 1705 map of North America by Nicolas de Fer (Calif. as island)Scarce 1854 wall map of N. America in exceptional condition, Jacob Monk
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New York, NY, United States
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Maps From a Collector's Private Collection

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The sale of a map dealer's private collection continues with many items never offered before in any venue. All maps in this auction are authentic, original vintage documents from the late 17th to the early 20th century, including some extremely scarce items. Most of the maps in this sale concentrate on the United States. Two scarce American wall maps, both in exceptional condition, lead off this sale. Shields’ 1852 Map of the Vicinity and City of Boston has only come up for sale once in the past 28 years according to the Antique Map Price Record. This one is likely as nice an example as you’ll find. The scarce 1854 Map of North America by Jacob Monk in this auction shows no stains and the varnish is intact—two situations rarely encountered in old wall maps. A number of 17th century maps are on hand. They include several lovely hand-colored maps by Robert Morden from his Camden’s Britannia, and a few small 1686 maps by Alain Mallet from his monumental Description de l' Univers. Several very unusual and desirable maps from the first edition of Tunison’s Peerless Universal Atlas are contained in this sale. These maps are strikingly vivid in color, which helps to make them sought after by many collectors. There are many more lovely treasures in this auction.
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Plan of Boston, Mitchell 1874: Great example of a very desirable map. After 1870, Mitchell expanded his Boston map to include more of the area to the west to encompass Brookline and go further south to include Dorchester. There is
0011: Plan of Boston, Mitchell 1874Est. $180-$200Lot Passed
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