Sanson Map of Gulf of Mexico
Sanson, Nicholas (1600- 1667).
Le Nouveau Mexique et la Floride.
Engraved map with hand color.
Paris: Chez L'Autheur, 1679 (State 4).
13" x 22" sheet, 26" x 35 ¼" framed.
Sanson's map is the earliest to concentrate on Spanish territories from Florida to California and provided a protype for other mapmakers for 50 years. The depiction of California as an island was one of two most influential models (Briggs model), and was used as a model for many years.
View it on
Sale price
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
Sanson, Nicholas (1600- 1667).
Le Nouveau Mexique et la Floride.
Engraved map with hand color.
Paris: Chez L'Autheur, 1679 (State 4).
13" x 22" sheet, 26" x 35 ¼" framed.
Sanson's map is the earliest to concentrate on Spanish territories from Florida to California and provided a protype for other mapmakers for 50 years. The depiction of California as an island was one of two most influential models (Briggs model), and was used as a model for many years.
Sale price
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
