This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/26/2022
[NORTH AMERICA]. LOTTER, Tobias Conrad (1717–1777). America Septentrionalis, Concinnata Juxta Observationes… Augsberg, ca. 1757. Hand–colored engraving, framed (overall, 635 x 762 mm). Based upon De L’Isle’s landmark map of 1700 that was the first attempt to revert California to peninsula form. The Great Lakes are based on Coronelli’s rendition showing the French strongpoints. Includes an elaborate decorative cartouche and a large scale at upper left. Not examined out of frame. Sellers & Van Ee 126; Tooley 34; Wagner 630.