RARE 1711 HERMAN MOLL MAP OF NORTH AMERICA
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RARE 1711 HERMAN MOLL MAP OF NORTH AMERICA. Comprising a first state of Moll’s Beaver Map in spectacular early color being A New and Exact MAP of the DOMINIONS of the KING of GREAT BRITAIN on ye Continent of NORTH AMERICA. Containing NEWFOUNDLAND, NEW SCOTLAND, NEW ENGLAND, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENSILVANIA MARYLAND, VIRGINIA AND CAROLINA According to the Newest and most Exact Observations By Herman Moll Geographer. Copper engraving on two joined sheets with hand coloring, 40.25 inches x 24 .5 inches.
Provenance:
The estate of Ronald J. Palagi (1947-2022) Omaha, Nebraska
Note: Considered to be Moll's most famous map, showing strategically selected map insets including: "A View of ye Industry of Beavers in Canada", the vignette which has given the map its popular name, the "Beaver Map". The inset shows a scene of industrious beavers laboring harmoniously on a dam with Niagara Falls in the background showing all aspects of the British colonies in the best light as a way to inform and lure prospective colonists.
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Provenance:
The estate of Ronald J. Palagi (1947-2022) Omaha, Nebraska
Note: Considered to be Moll's most famous map, showing strategically selected map insets including: "A View of ye Industry of Beavers in Canada", the vignette which has given the map its popular name, the "Beaver Map". The inset shows a scene of industrious beavers laboring harmoniously on a dam with Niagara Falls in the background showing all aspects of the British colonies in the best light as a way to inform and lure prospective colonists.
SHIPPING NOTICE:
Jackson's is your sole and only source for one stop packing and shipping. With over 50 years of experience, our professional, affordable and efficient in-house shipping department will be happy to provide you a fair and reasonable shipping quote on this lot. Simply email us before the auction for a quick quote: shipping@jacksonsauction.com or call 1-800-665-6743. Jackson's can expertly pack and ship to meet any of your needs. To ensure quality control Jackson's DOES NOT release to third party shippers.
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RARE 1711 HERMAN MOLL MAP OF NORTH AMERICA
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
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