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November Premier Auction: Day 3

Sat, Nov 11, 2017 09:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 12, 2017 09:00AM EST
Lot 1118

Blunt - The Coast of the United States

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Edmund March Blunt (1770-1862), The Coast of the United States of North America, from New York to St. Augustine, drawn and regulated according to the latest Surveys and Astronomical Observations by Edmund Blunt. ... Entered According to Act of Congress, the 3rd day of April 1827, by E. and G. W. Blunt of the State of New York. Additions to 1844., 2nd Sheet (from Long Island to Cape Hatteras), 1827/1846, black and white line engraving with watercolor highlights at various points of interest laid on stock blue backing paper, 27-1/4 x 38-1/2 in. (overall); unframed Notes: This copy of the map is published in William C. Wooldridge, Mapping Virginia, figure 205, pp. 229-233. This chart is oriented with the north to the right and is centered on the Chesapeake Bay region. This chart is the second sheet of a four-sheet chart. According to Wooldridge's notes, this chart saw actual use, and features several pencilled in notations. Provenance: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Proceeds to Benefit the Acquisitions Fund

Condition

remnants of hinging verso, faint pencil annotations contained to ocean areas taking note of currents and other natural occurrences, foxing throughout, stitching holes in margins from former fabric backing, creasing and staining at folds, other minor staining, inscription and sticker verso, staining to backing