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Lot 1018
Two 18th Century English Maps of South America
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
As follows: Map of South America for Robertson's History of America (London: W. Strayhan and T. Cadell, 1777), presented in a plain wooden frame (DOA 26.25 x 21.5 in.) (some offsetting, else very good); A General Map of South America by J. Russell (London: H. D. Symonds, 1794), outline color, presented in gilt wooden frame (DOA 21 x 25.5 in.) (some light stains; a small vertical split in lower margin).

The Lifelong Collection of Keith and Caroline Gray, Charlotte, NC. Keith and Caroline Gray were passionate about antiques, art, and history. Together they attended antique shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics. Both were longtime supporters of the Mint Museum in Charlotte, with Caroline serving in multiple capacities from docent to a member of the acquisitions board and trustee. Caroline translated her love of material culture into a successful career, becoming a certified property appraiser in Charlotte.