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De Sartine's Map of Chesapeake Bay, 1778
Estimate:
$1,500 - $2,000
Sold
$2,250
Timed Auction
Closing May 17th, 2022 I Americana, Book, and Stamp Discovery Auction
Category
Description
Antoine De Sartine; "Carte de la Baie de Chesapeake et de la partie navigable des rivieres, James, York, Patowmack, Patuxen, Patapsco, North-East, Choptank et Pokomack;" (Paris: Depot de la Marine, 1778) Engraving with early hand coloring, 23 1/2 X 34 3/4 in., plus margins; framed. An official map of the French government, intended for use of the Navy, with specific instructions for navigation.
Condition
Removed from an atlas, with vertical crease at center; the margins rather heavily toned, with a tear at right extending into the image and a corresponding crease at the left
