May 18, 2021 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/18/2021
Joseph Frederick Wallet des Barres (English, 1722-1824), "Mississippi River from Iberville to Yazous", published "By Act of Parliament, 1 Jan. 1779" and printed in London by Des Barres. Copperplate engraving, 64-1/2" x 25", with original hand-colored outlining, attractively float- and pressure-mounted on linen and framed. Des Barre's chart of the Mississippi is one of the finest detailed maps of the region produced in the 18th century. It presents the intricate curving of the river showing place names like Natches Cliff, Batton Rouge, The French Settlements of Point Coupee, Lake Maurepas and many others. Very rare, the chart was often omitted from editions of The Atlantic Neptune. This superb specimen of the Mississippi map was previously sold at Neal Auctions, 25 June 2011 as lot 193, realizing a record $44,215. JLK
Condition: VERY GOOD
Item Dimensions: 29 - 1/2" x 68 - 1/2".