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Description:
[American East Coast], Nova Belgica et Anglia Nova, Willem Janszoon Bleau after Adriaen Block, Amsterdam, c. 1630, double-page map depicting the American east coast from Virginia to Canada, hand colored, (vertical fold line at center),plate 15 1/8 x 19 3/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
Map has areas of light toning, but no obvious repairs. Sheet is laid down on matte board.
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Willem Janszoon Bleau, AmsterdamJohn Dorfman
Director, Books & Manuscripts
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Fine Books & Manuscripts
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