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Henry Mouzon's map of the Carolinas,

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"An Accurate Map of North and South Carolina with their Indian Frontiers, Shewing [sic] in a distinct manner all the Mountains, Rivers, Swamps, Marshes, Bays, Creeks, Harbours, Sandbanks and Soundings on the Coasts; with the Roads and Indian Paths; as well as the Boundary or Provincial Lines, The Several Townships and other divisions of the Land in Both the Provinces; the whole From Actual Surveys By Henry Mouzon and others", published by Sawyer and Bennett, London, 1775, showing the coastal areas of the Carolinas extending west to the Appalachian Mountains, "Harbour of Port Royal" and "Bar and Harbour of Charlestown" vignettes in lower corners, copper engraving on laid paper with some hand-colored outlines, two unjoined sections with matching watermarks, British, late 18th century, each consisting of four pages, each section approximately 21-3/4 x 51-1/2 in.; modern wood frames. Both loose in frame, creases (several center creases reinforced), folds, moisture stains, toning, scattered foxing, losses at margins including sections of border and plate marks, lower section with 6-1/2 x 1/2 in. repair to left side, possibly period ink stamp and later pencil inscriptions verso; frames with abrasions and separations. Reserves: $5,000 Reserves: $5,000

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