Sold for:
$3,750
$3,750
Amsterdam, n. d. [1641] Double-page hand-colored engraved map of North America. This map is the first atlas map to show North America only, and the single most influential map in perpetuating the myth of California as an island (Burden). With decorative cartouche flanked by Native American figures to upper left corner, and illustrations of numerous ships and sea creatures, and native animal wildlife. Framed and matted. 20 3/4 x 24 1/8 inches.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2015-11-11
