AFTER NICOLAS SANSON (FRENCH, 1600-1667) MAP OF FLORIDA
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AFTER NICOLAS SANSON (FRENCH, 1600-1667) MAP OF FLORIDA, hand-colored engraving on laid paper, titled "LA FLORIDE / Par N. Sanson / d'. Abbeville / Geogr Ordre. du Roy" in cartouche along lower center edge, depicting Florida and Southeastern area of North America along the Gulf of Mexico, featuring "Virginie" in the upper right corner with "L. Erie" to the upper left next to it, Canada along the top edge, "Nouveau Mexique" along the left side. Housed under UV glass in a modern gilt frame, backing paper with gallery label for Antique Prints, Inc. of Ocean View, DE. 18th century. 10" x 7" sight, 16" x 12 1/2" OA.
Condition
Very good visual condition with vertical fold lines, light ghosting from being folded, two areas of staining along the top edge, some light spotting, frame with minor wear. Not examined out of frame. Â
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