MOLL, Herman (1654-1732). A Map of the West-Indies or the Islands of America in the North Sea. London: Printed for Thomas and John Bowles, ca 1720.
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Mar 14, 2024
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Lot Description
MOLL, Herman (1654-1732). A Map of the West-Indies or the Islands of America in the North Sea. London: Printed for Thomas and John Bowles, ca 1720.
Engraved map of the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico with hand-coloring in wash and outline, visible area 23 1/2 x 40 1/2 in. (597 x 1029 mm). Framed (unexamined out of frame). Bird's-eye view of Mexico City in the lower left corner, and inset maps of St. Augustine, the Bay of Porto Bella, the Bay of Havana, Cartagena, and Vera Cruz.
Condition Report
Framed: 29 x 46 inches.
Sheet laid to paperboard and completely encased within mat, with brown paper backing adhered to mat verso. Light toning visible to ground, with scattered areas of damp staining, notably to edge and corners. Few holes at center along vertical crease line, tinted in blue. Handling wear to edges and corners visible within mat, including small loss to lower left corner and tears along lower margin and at upper right corner.
Sheet laid to paperboard and completely encased within mat, with brown paper backing adhered to mat verso. Light toning visible to ground, with scattered areas of damp staining, notably to edge and corners. Few holes at center along vertical crease line, tinted in blue. Handling wear to edges and corners visible within mat, including small loss to lower left corner and tears along lower margin and at upper right corner.
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