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Sat, Oct 3, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 658

Pinkham - A Chart of Nantucket Shoals, 1791

Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000

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Capt. Paul Pinkham (Massachusetts, 1736-1799), Published & Sold by John Norman (British/American, 1748-1817), Boston, 1791, double page engraved map on laid paper, from John Norman's Atlas American Pilot, sheet 31 x 20-1/4 in.; unframedNote: Per Robert M. Ericson'sÿA Bibliography of the American Pilot, this is state 1, which bears the imprint "John Norman."Click here to read about this important American maritime collection from the Sever family and to view additional items from this collection. - Provenance: Captain James N. Sever (1761-1845), Captain USS Congress; by descent in family

Condition

poor, large loss in upper left hand corner, large tear, and other scattered losses with rice paper backing, 9 in. stitched repair to upper right side (likely a period repair), some edge wear and losses, some stains, light toning, very light foxing
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