Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Mar 26, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 992
Faden - United States of North America, Map
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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 |
William Faden, (1749-1836), The United States of North America: with the British territories and those of Spain..., London, 1796, "Published as the Act directs, Feby. 11, 1796, by Willm. Faden, Geographer to the King, Charing Cross," showing "Franklinia/A New State of Franklin" in the Western North Carolina area, engraving on laid paper with hand colored highlights, sheet 21-1/2 x 25-5/8 in.; modern frame, 27-1/8 x 33-1/4 in.
Note: Literature: Tooley, The Mapping of North America, p. 100.
Provenance: Brunk Auctions, January 26-27, 2018, Lot 845 (sold for $1,900); Private South Carolina Collection
Condition
not examined out of frame, mounted with picture corners, cut and sectioned on linen backing, toning throughout, foxing and light glue residue at bottom margin, pencil inscription at lower right near cartouche; modern frame with light wear and abrasions
