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Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, May 21, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 865

Homann - Map of North America, Louisiana Province

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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Johann Baptist Homann (German, 1664-1724), Amplissimae Regionis Mississipi Seu Provinciae Ludovicianae A R.P. Ludovico Hennepin Francisc Miss In America Septentrionali Anno 1687..., Nuremberg, circa 1720, in two sheets, engraving on laid paper with hand colored highlights, sheet 20-3/8 x 23-5/8 in.; carved and gilt wood frame, 21-1/4 x 24-1/2 in.

Provenance: Estate of Chiles T. Larson, Williamsburg, Virginia

Condition

some toning, foxing, and light staining throughout, 2-3/4 x 2-1/2 in. reinforcement verso, one area of tape staining along join line verso

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