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Lot 493: NORTH AMERICA MOLL (HERMANN) North America according to ye newest and most exact observations

Est: £1,000 GBP - £1,500 GBPSold:
BonhamsOxford, United KingdomSeptember 29, 2009

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MOLL (HERMANN) North America according to ye newest and most exact observations, large engraved map on 2 sheets joined, partially hand-coloured, repaired at folds, large decorative cartouche with native figures, view of Newfoundland cod fishery, inset panel of 10 harbour maps (including Boston and New York) [Phillips, Atlases 554:7; Tooley, The Mapping of America, Chapter 3 no.82] overall 580 x 970mm., [c.1720]

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The celebrated "Cod Fish" map of North America, so-called for the large view of a Newfoundland fishery.

Auction Details

Printed Books and Maps

by
Bonhams
September 29, 2009, 12:00 PM GMT

39 Park End Street, Oxford, OFE, OX1 1JD, UK