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Emporium & Humber Family Collection Auction

Fri, Feb 4, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 129

Chetwind - Americae Descriptio Nova, Map

Estimate: $200 - $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

Americae Descriptio Nova, published by Philip Chetwind, London, 1666, in two sheets, engraving on laid paper, plate 13-3/8 x 16-5/8 in., sheet 14-1/4 x 17-1/4 in., black painted wood frame, 17-1/4 x 20-1/4 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, Union Point, Georgia

Condition

glue tacked on mat along top edge, scattered handling creases throughout, toned, some tears and separations at edges; frame with light wear and abrasions

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