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Very Early French Map of North America [179299]

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Maps, Atlases & Globes Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:900.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Very Early French Map of North America [179299]
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A 1657 map of North America showing the state of California as an island. Names of geographical locations are written in French and Latin. It shows both Mexico and the area to the north called Nouveau Mexica. There is a large swath of land from the Golfe de Mexique labeled France. This is the area purchased during the Jefferson Administration as the Louisiana Purchase. Map measures 8"x 11" and is in almost pristine condition. Please see photos for more details. [ North America