11-14-201011-14-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2526BBoston
November 14, 2010 11:00 AMCalender
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(Maps and Charts, North America, Virginia)

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$13,035$11,000
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2526BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 14, 2010 11:00AM

Description:

(Maps and Charts, North America, Virginia), de Bry, Theodor, after White, John, Americae pars, Nunc Virginia dicta..., [Frankfort, 1590 or later], 420 x 305 mm, (hinged to mat, scattered light soiling, light creasing).

Note: John White was a member of Sir Walter Raleigh's party sent to establish an American settlement in Roanoke, Virginia, in 1585. This detailed map by Bry is based on information and drawings by White; it is one of the earliest maps of Virginia.
Estimate $12,000-18,000

Keywords

Virginia, John White, Sir Walter Raleigh's party, Walter Raleigh, Roanoke