
1763 Map of a Portion of North America from Gentlemen's Magazine
This is an antique fold-out map of a portion of North America, specifically dating to 1763 based on the provided context. The map is printed on what appears to be aged paper, exhibiting a light cream or off-white color that has likely browned with age, suggesting a natural patina. It displays fine line engraving, characteristic of 18th-century cartography, with clear rivers, geographical features, and political boundaries labeled. Visible colonial names include 'Virginia,' 'Carolina,' 'Georgia,' and 'Florida,' along with the 'Gulf of Mexico.' The map appears to be well-preserved for its age, though slight creases or folds are evident, which is common for a fold-out map. The overall condition seems good with no obvious major tears, significant staining, or foxing discernible from the image, but a more direct inspection would be needed to confirm. The edges of the paper appear relatively clean, though the left side is bound into what looks like a publication's spine. The craftsmanship appears to be of high quality, indicative of professional mapmaking during the period. The absence of color suggests it was an uncolored issue, intended for basic geographical reference rather than decorative display.
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Estimated Value
$450-650
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Historical Map
Appraised On
August 28, 2025
Estimated Value
$450-650
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GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE, London, June 1763 - 1763 map of a portion of North America - Slave insurrection in the West Indies. Prime feature of the issue is the foldout map which shows the greater portion of the American colonies.
Item Description
This is an antique fold-out map of a portion of North America, specifically dating to 1763 based on the provided context. The map is printed on what appears to be aged paper, exhibiting a light cream or off-white color that has likely browned with age, suggesting a natural patina. It displays fine line engraving, characteristic of 18th-century cartography, with clear rivers, geographical features, and political boundaries labeled. Visible colonial names include 'Virginia,' 'Carolina,' 'Georgia,' and 'Florida,' along with the 'Gulf of Mexico.' The map appears to be well-preserved for its age, though slight creases or folds are evident, which is common for a fold-out map. The overall condition seems good with no obvious major tears, significant staining, or foxing discernible from the image, but a more direct inspection would be needed to confirm. The edges of the paper appear relatively clean, though the left side is bound into what looks like a publication's spine. The craftsmanship appears to be of high quality, indicative of professional mapmaking during the period. The absence of color suggests it was an uncolored issue, intended for basic geographical reference rather than decorative display.
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