Emporium Auction
Fri, Feb 7, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 146
Three Framed Maps of Delaware/Chesapeake Bays
Estimate: $400 - $600
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 |
Preliminary Chart of Delaware and Chesapeake Bays and the Sea Coast from Cape Henlopen to Cape Charles, Coast Survey Office, 1855, including tide chart and sailing directions, colored highlights, with certificate of authenticity, 31-1/2 x 25-1/4 in. (sight); Delaware from the best Authorities, Mathew Carey (1760-1839), Philadelphia, late 18th/early 19th century, hand colored highlights, 16-1/2 x 9-1/2 in. (sight); Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Delaware,˜Carey & Lea, Philadelphia, circa 1822, details including "Historical Sketch", "List of Governors &c.", "Civil Divisions and Population," etc., colored highlights, 17-1/4 x 21 in. (sight); all framed, largest 39-1/4 x 33 in., Provenance: Private Collection, Gibson Island, Maryland
not examined out of frames, all with some toning, staining, fading, and creasing; frames with abrasions and gilt/paint loss
Condition
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