1721 Map of America With California as an Island
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1721 Hand-Colored "A New Map of America from the Latest Observations" with "California" Shown as an Island
1721 Hand-Colored Engraved Western Hemisphere Map titled, "A New Map of America from the Latest Observations" engraved by John Senex, London, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine.
An vibrant outstanding original Engraved Map that has beautiful Hand-Coloring, full Double-page Large Folio, measuring 22.5" x 19.75". It displays both North and South America with California shown as an Island with an indented northern coast. The magnificent colorful cartouche at upper left displays scenes of Native American Indians and various wildlife. It is inscribed in printed text: "Most humbly Inscribed to the Right Honorable The Earl of Berkshire &c. Deputy Earl Marshall of England." Double-page centerfold with standard reinforcement along its length on the reverse. Land areas are outlined in red, yellow and pale blue, the engraved vignette scene at upper left appearing much like a historical period print. This attractive Map has a fresh clean appearance and eye appeal that is choice for display. We sold a near exact duplicate of this map in our April 2013 EAHA sale for $3,630. See: Tooley, no. 81.
1721 Hand-Colored "A New Map of America from the Latest Observations" with "California" Shown as an Island
1721 Hand-Colored Engraved Western Hemisphere Map titled, "A New Map of America from the Latest Observations" engraved by John Senex, London, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine.
An vibrant outstanding original Engraved Map that has beautiful Hand-Coloring, full Double-page Large Folio, measuring 22.5" x 19.75". It displays both North and South America with California shown as an Island with an indented northern coast. The magnificent colorful cartouche at upper left displays scenes of Native American Indians and various wildlife. It is inscribed in printed text: "Most humbly Inscribed to the Right Honorable The Earl of Berkshire &c. Deputy Earl Marshall of England." Double-page centerfold with standard reinforcement along its length on the reverse. Land areas are outlined in red, yellow and pale blue, the engraved vignette scene at upper left appearing much like a historical period print. This attractive Map has a fresh clean appearance and eye appeal that is choice for display. We sold a near exact duplicate of this map in our April 2013 EAHA sale for $3,630. See: Tooley, no. 81.
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1721 Map of America With California as an Island
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