November Premier Auction: Day 3
Sat, Nov 11, 2017 09:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 12, 2017 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 1068
Morden - A New Map of Virginia
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $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 |
Robert Morden (d. 1703), A New Map of Virginia By Robt. Morden, 1688/1689 from Atlas Terrestris (state 2), black and white line engraving on laid paper with period hand color, 5 x 4-3/4 in. (lines), 5-3/4 x 6-1/2 in. (overall); unframed
Notes: This copy of the map was published in William C. Wooldridge, Mapping Virginia, figure 80, pp. 85-86.
Literature: Burden, Philip, The Mapping of North America, no. 651, state 1.
Provenance: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Proceeds to Benefit the Acquisitions Fund
atlas number '75' inscribed in top right margin of front and verso, pencilled inscription lower right margin, very minor discoloration commensurate with age
