American & Southern | May 30, 2025
Fri, May 30, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1066
Morden & Browne - Map of the English Empire in America, First State
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Sold for
$1,500
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
Robert Morden and Christopher Browne, A New Map of the English Empire in America viz Virginia, New York, Maryland..., London, circa 1695, "Sold by Robt. Morden at the Atlas in Cornhill./ And by Christopher Brown at ye Globe near the Westend of St. Pauls Church: London", first state, engraving on laid paper with minimal hand colored highlights, sheet 20-1/2 x 24-1/4 in., plate 19-1/2 x 22-7/8 in.; with frame, 25-3/4 x 29-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Literature: The Southeast in Early Maps by William Cumming, Chapel Hill/London: University of North Carolina Press, 1998, no. 119, pg. 187; Degrees of Latitude by Margaret Beck Pritchard and Henry G. Taliaferro, Williamsburg, Virginia: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, 2002, no. 68, pg. 358-360.
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Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
top margin likely trimmed, large reinforcement at upper left verso, handling crease at lower right corner, minor warping to paper, typical light wear to edges, not currently mounted in frame; frame with light wear Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
