Lot 570
Rare 1756 Map of the Eastern United States and Canada showing the British Colonies, Virginia & Ohio. "America Septentrionalis A Domino D'Anville In Gallis Edita Nunc In Anglia Coloniis In Interiorem Virginiam Deductis Nec Non Fluvii Ohio Cursu", by Homann Heirs, dated 1756 and printed in Nuremberg. Dimensions 20" x 18", with original outline color. Extensive German text at lower right and upper left. Covers eastern Canada and its maritime provinces south to the Gulf of Mexico. Important as depicting the progress of colonization west to the Ohio River Valley, and mentioning the lands of the various Indian Tribes encountered. Some age toning of the paper, otherwise very good condition.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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