CARTA GEOGRAPHICA DELLA FLORIDA, c.1750

Giralomo Albrizzi, Venice
Black and white, 13x17 inches

A scarce and attractive map based largely on Delisle's landmark 1718 map, and notable for its cartouche of natives sneaking up on a pair of sleeping lions. Mapmakers sometimes confused America's flora and fauna with those of Africa -- or this might be a misconception of the American cougar. Excellent condition, impression and margins, on creamy paper.

$1,350 (SO28)