Premier Auctions | Session II
Sat, Oct 3, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 661
Manuscript Map of Maine
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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 |
late 18th century, includingÿparts of York, Cumberland, and Lincoln counties, illustrating towns and land grants, some issued in 1771, double page map, ink on laid paper, 28-1/2 x 18-1/2 in.; unframedNote: It is possible that this manuscript map was drawn by John W. Sever (1766-1803), the brother of Capt. James Sever. Comparable handwriting appears in a letter from John to his brother James dated 1801 (included with lot 665). This handwriting is the same as in the map of New York harbor (lot 655) and the map of New Jersey and New York (lot 662)ÿthat also descended in the Sever family. The shading of the water also appears identical in technique. - Provenance: Captain James N. Sever (1761-1845), Captain USS Congress; by descent in family
large losses in upper left with rice paper backing, large professionally repaired tear in the center of top sheet, creasing along center line where two sheets were joined, light toning and foxing
Condition
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