Lot 225
"A View of Savanah as it stood the 29th of March 1734," Drawn by Peter Gordon, Engraved by Pierre Fourdrinier. 14¾ x 17¾". Legend dedicates the map "To the Hon.ble the Trustees for establishing the Colony of Georgia in America. Thie View of the Town of Savanah is humbly dedicated by their Honours Obliged and most Obedient Servant. Peter Gordon…." The view shows a grid of streets and squares which were laid out by James Oglethorpe, founder of the colony in 1732. Ships and sailing boats are in the foreground. Matted and framed to 22¼ x 25"; light stain visible at lower far left edge of mat; a few nicks to frame. Peter Gordon was an early settler of Georgia and was its first bailiff. This is the earliest view not only of Savannah, but of any Southern city. Not from the 1735 publishing; there was a later publishing in 1876. Estimate Value $400 - UP
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