“COD FISH” MAP OF NORTH AMERICA BY HERMAN MOLL, 1719.

Moll’s famous map of North America depicting California as an island. Upper left, a pictorial cartouche depicting Native American Indians and Eskimos flanking the armorial shield of Lord Sommers. Beneath the cartouche, is the Cod Fish engraving after which this map is nicknamed. The lower left corner has a block of 10 charts of harbors including Boston, New York, Port Royal, Havana, etc. The central map of North America depicts California as an island. The copper engraved map is hand-colored and outlined. SIZE: Overall: 24-3/4″ h. Overall length: 40-1/2″. Map size: 22-1/2″ x 38″. PROVENANCE: Private Central Maine collection. CONDITION: Colors remain vibrant. Minimal toning, primarily at vertical medial crease. Small tears and losses along borders outside of map. Good to very good. 49794-3 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2189

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2189	$4,147.50	“COD FISH” MAP OF NORTH AMERICA BY HERMAN MOLL, 1719. Moll’s famous map of North America depicting California as an island. Upper left, a pictorial cartouche depicting Native American Indians and Eskimos flanking the armorial shield of Lord Sommers. Beneath the cartouche, is the Cod Fish engraving after which this map is nicknamed. The lower left corner has a block of 10 charts of harbors including Boston, New York, Port Royal, Havana, etc. The central map of North America depicts California as an island. The copper engraved map is hand-colored and outlined. SIZE: Overall: 24-3/4″ h. Overall length: 40-1/2″. Map size: 22-1/2″ x 38″. PROVENANCE: Private Central Maine collection. CONDITION: Colors remain vibrant. Minimal toning, primarily at vertical medial crease. Small tears and losses along borders outside of map. Good to very good. 49794-3 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2189 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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“COD FISH” MAP OF NORTH AMERICA BY HERMAN MOLL, 1719.