Jun 02, 2011 - Sale 2249

Sale 2249 - Lot 103

Price Realized: $ 4,080
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 1,000 - $ 1,500
MOLL, HERMAN. Group of 3 multi-sheet maps of American interest, each with very serious flaws. must be seen. sold as is. London, vd

Additional Details

A New and Correct Map of the World. 2 sheets joined, 580x990 mm overall; colored in outline; few scattered holes on image (some repaired and others not repaired), scattered browning, some tears, other small defects. Circa 1725 This Map of North America [Sommers map]. 2 sheets unjoined (formerly joined), 590x960 mm overall, ample margins; outline color; several small holes on image and few clean tears (easily repaired), uneven soiling and toning overall. A skilled conservator could do wonders with this map. 1720s A Map of the West-Indies. 2 sheets joined, right sheet lacking the right half so that only three-quarters of the map is present.