Homann: Map of British Colonies in North America 1740
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The map shows British Possessions in North America in four panels. Top left: The gulf of St Lawrence with Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Top right: New England from Delaware Bay north to Nova Scotia, including the present day states of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine & Vermont. Many towns are marked including New York (on Long Island), Philadelphia, Boston, Plymouth. Bottom right: "Carolina". The Atlantic states from Chesapeake Bay to Northern Florida, including the present-day states of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. A number of towns are indicated, including "Charles Town"/Charleston, Port Royal and St Augustine. Bottom left: "Virginia and Maryland"; Chesapeake Bay, including the present-day state of Maryland. "Baltimore Town" is marked.
DATE PRINTED: c1740
IMAGE SIZE: Approx 53.5 x 59.5cm, 21 x 23.25 inches (Large); Please note that this is a folding map.
TYPE: Large antique 18th century atlas map, printed on thick, good quality paper with original outline hand colour/color divided into four panels showing (clockwise from top left) the maritime provinces of Canada, New England, the Carolinas with Georgia, and Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, maryland and Delaware
CONDITION: Very Good; suitable for framing.
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain
FOLDING: This is a folding map.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Johann Christoph Homann / Homann Heirs
PROVENANCE: The map was extracted from a composite atlas of early 18th century maps, the latest of which was dated c1754
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DATE PRINTED: c1740
IMAGE SIZE: Approx 53.5 x 59.5cm, 21 x 23.25 inches (Large); Please note that this is a folding map.
TYPE: Large antique 18th century atlas map, printed on thick, good quality paper with original outline hand colour/color divided into four panels showing (clockwise from top left) the maritime provinces of Canada, New England, the Carolinas with Georgia, and Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, maryland and Delaware
CONDITION: Very Good; suitable for framing.
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain
FOLDING: This is a folding map.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Johann Christoph Homann / Homann Heirs
PROVENANCE: The map was extracted from a composite atlas of early 18th century maps, the latest of which was dated c1754
Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. The bidder who has submitted the highest bid wins the lot, provided the bid exceeds the reserve price.
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Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Homann: Map of British Colonies in North America 1740
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