Sold for:
$2,000
$2,000
[Paris, c. 1730] Double-page engraved map with hand-coloring of 'one of the most important mother maps of the North American continent' (Cummins), after the first edition of Guillaume De l'Isle's landmark map which was the first to depict the Mississippi River Valley and to name Texas with the location "Mission de los Teijas," indicating a Mission established in 1716. The second edition of De l'Isle's map was the first to name New Orleans, which is not depicted on this edition. Framed and matted. 22 1/4 x 25 3/4 inches.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2015-08-05
