Sold for:
$1,159
$1,159
Augsburg, [c. 1745 or later]. Engraved map of the Northeast, hand-colored regions of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York and along the borders, after De L'Isle. Decorative cartouche in the upper left corner depicts William Penn purchasing lands from the Native Americans. A highly inaccurate depiction of the coastline, with New York City situated on the main land, from which Long Island is separated by a small channel. Some brown spotting along the upper right margin, upper left portion of New York, Mare Virginianum and over Burlington; otherwise fine. 20 x 23 inches.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2010-08-12
