Price: $1,350.00
SKU: 98177
ARTIST: John Senex
MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,
DATE: 1719.
EDITION SIZE: Image size 19 x 22" (48.5 x 55.7 cm).
DESCRIPTION: A nice example of John Senex’s map of the Americas. This map is unusual for the period as Senex adds a conjectural northwest coastline including a several loosely defined islands and lakes. California is shown as an island. Also of note is an unusual river originating in the Florida pan handle that heads northward into current day South Carolina.
ADDITIONAL INFO: Nicely framed in a 1 3/4" gold compo molding with gilt edges mat. Overall framed size 28.75 x 31.5 inches
CONDITION: Good condition save for moderate mat line surrounding the image. Original outline coloring
REFERENCE: McLaughlin 193, Tooley #81. Wagner #520.