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Day 1: Fine Art & Decorative Works

Thu, Jul 16, 2015 05:00PM EDT - Fri, Jul 17, 2015 05:00PM EDT
Lot 188

<em>A New Map of Georgia, with Part of

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

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Carolina, Florida and Louisiana by Eman. Bowen, 1748 Bowen (1694-1767), important early map of colonial Georgia, Cumming #267, this map first appeared in John Harris' Navigantium in the 1744-48 edition, it is notable for its descriptive notes concerning coastal settlements, various Indian tribes and the major trading routes, 14-7/8 x 19-1/4 in., very good, moderate toning, tiniest amount of foxing, a little darkening to the edge at the top left. Provenance: Atlanta, Georgia Collection

Condition

very good, moderate toning, tiniest amount of foxing, a little darkening to the edge at the top left

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