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Author: Faden, W[illiam]
Title: A Map of America, or the New World, Wherein are Introduced all the Known Parts of the Western Hemisphere, from the Map of D'Anville; with the necessary alterations, and the addition of the Discoveries made since the Year 1761
Place: London
Publisher: W. Faden
Date: 1797
Item # : 211962
Sale Number   445
Lot Number   236
Sale Name    
Fine Americana: The Northwest Library of John M. McClelland, Jr. (with additions) - Maps & Atlases
Sale Date   01/20/2011
Price realized   $ 510
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Description:
Map engraved by William Palmer, with period hand-coloring in outline and wash. 58.7x52.6 cm. (23x20¾").
Beautiful map of the Americas, extending westward to include Polynesia and New Zeeland and showing the new discoveries along the Northwest Coast of America. This copy in the state with clouds and " O Rare Columbus" printed above the cartouche. Phillips Atlases, 6010.44
Condition:
Some offsetting, a few short marginal tears, very good.
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