Richmond, Virginia Premier Auction
Sat, Nov 9, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 138
Willem Janszoon Blaeu Virginia & Florida Map
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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 |
Dutch, c. 1640, Virginiae Partis australis, et Floridae partis orientalis, after the Mercator-Hondius 1606 map, two sheets adhered at center, black and white engraving with hand colored highlights, decorative cartouches and ship embellishments, text verso, plate 15 x 20 in., overall 19-3/4 x 24-1/2 in.; unframedProvenance: Private New England Collection
toning, color fading, and creasing throughout, crease to center, tears and paper loss to edges,ÿcoloring possibly later, some hand written pencil marks to sheet edges
