SUTTON NICHOLLS (English, 18th century). A New Map of the Most Considerable Plantations of the English in America. Etching with hand-coloring, circa 1714 - 14 x 20 in. Estimate $400-600
PROVENANCE: Darnall's Chance House Museum, Upper Marlboro, MD
Paper recently conserved, not laid down. Mid-crease evident. 6 inch vertical soft crease at upper right through 'New Scotland' section; 1 inch repaired tear in margin at center right, lower right corner also repaired; patch at upper left in top margin and and a small patch at lower left; left edge reinforced. Light discoloration throughout, no foxing.
Yes, it is an 18th century map.