Lot 3
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Faden, William

Estimate
3,500 - 5,000 USD
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Description

A fine group of three maps from the Revolution and Federalist periods, as follows:



The British Colonies in North America. [London], 1777. Double-page engraved map (22 x 28 7/8 in.; 560 x 734 mm), contemporary handcoloring; a few marginal tears and some marginal toning. Stevens & Tree 80a.



The United States of North America. With the British and Spanish Territories according to the Treaty of 1784. [London], 1785. Double-page engraved map (21 1/8 x 32 in.; 536 x 813 mm), contemporary handcoloring; split at center fold, mounted on silk. Phillips, Maps, p. 865; Stevens & Tree 80d.



The United States of North America: with the British Territories and Those of Spain. London, 1809. Engraved double-page map (22 1/4 x 27 1/2 in.; 565 x 698 mm), contemporary handcoloring; some marginal spotting, light offsetting. Stevens & Tree 80g.

Condition

A fine group of three maps from the Revolution and Federalist periods, as follows: The British Colonies in North America. [London], 1777. Double-page engraved map (22 x 28 7/8 in.; 560 x 734 mm), contemporary handcoloring; a few marginal tears and some marginal toning. Stevens & Tree 80a. The United States of North America. With the British and Spanish Territories according to the Treaty of 1784. [London], 1785. Double-page engraved map (21 1/8 x 32 in.; 536 x 813 mm), contemporary handcoloring; split at center fold, mounted on silk. Phillips, Maps, p. 865; Stevens & Tree 80d. The United States of North America: with the British Territories and Those of Spain. London, 1809. Engraved double-page map (22 1/4 x 27 1/2 in.; 565 x 698 mm), contemporary handcoloring; some marginal spotting, light offsetting. Stevens & Tree 80g.
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