le Moyne
Florida
1591 - later colour - remargined at upper side and rebacked with fine Japanese paper, two marginal tear, without any loss. Else fine condition. (Cumming 14)
One of the most important maps of Florida. "The map contains many striking details, frequently erroneous, which were incorporated in other maps for over 150 years."
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Herrera, Antonio de
Descripcion de las Indias del Norte, nr 2
1726 (1601). B/W as issued. (Burden 141)
Schematic but important map, placing the Spanish possessions in North America.
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Homann J.B.
Regni Mexicani seu Novae Hispaniae
1730 - Original colour
Attractive map of the Caribbean area, excellent print on very strong paper.
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de l'Isle
Carta Geografica della Florida
1740/1750 VeniceLater wash colourCumming 277
Taken from the Atlante Novissimo. A rare map of South East USA, copied by de l'Isle after Van der Aa.
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Seutter, M.
Louisiana
c. 1740 - original colour
Beautiful map of the southeast of the United States with emphasis on Louisiana. Excellent condition.
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Mortier, Pierre
Golfe de Mexique
c. 1740 - one of four sheets - original colour
Slightly browned, else excellent copy.
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von Humboldt A.
Carte du Mexique...
1811 (1809) Lithograph map, B/W as issued.43 x 73 cm
Taken from von Humboldt's famous atlas of Nouvel Espagne, Paris 1811, showing Mexico and all of South East and South Western US, according to modern observations, including triangular measurements. Slightly dirty at the central fold.
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Garneray
Nouvelle Orleans
c. 1830 - original colour. Small restoration in upper side of the print.
Beautiful view of New Orleans, the restoration not affecting the print.
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