November Premier Auction: Day 3
Sat, Nov 11, 2017 09:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 12, 2017 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 1117
Montanus - Partie Meridionale de la Virginie
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 |
Arnoldus Montanus (ca. 1625-1683), Partie Meridionale de la Virginie, et la Partie Orientale de la Floride dans l'Amerique Septentrionale..., Jean Covens and Corneille Mortier publishers, Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733) maker, labeled 1729, published 1761, black and white line engraving with period hand color on laid paper, 11-1/2 x 14 in. (plate), 17-1/4 x 19-1/2 in. (overall), unframed
Notes: Arnoldus Montanus' map was originally published in 1671. The second state was published by Pieter van der Aa circa 1729. This map represents the third state, which was published circa 1761.
Literature: Burden, Philip D., The Mapping of North America II, pp. 5-6, #413; Cumming, William P., The Southeast in Early Maps p. 195, #205; Swem, Earl G., Maps Relating to Virginia in the Virginia State Library and other Departments of the Commonwealth, p. 58, #143.
Provenance: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Proceeds to Benefit the Acquisitions Fund
toning, ink transfer, session numbers pencilled in margin verso
