18th century atlas of North America sells for $341,000 at auctionDecember 11, 2015 - 11:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An 18th century atlas of North America featuring detailed maps of New York City and British military campaigns during the Revolutionary War has sold for $341,000 at auction, the Associated Press reports. The North American atlas published by British cartographer William Faden in the late 1770s was the top seller at Swann Auction Galleries' sale of maps and atlases dating back to the 16th century. Faden was the geographer to King George III. The atlas contains maps of British military campaigns early in the American Revolution. It also has a plan of Manhattan showing settlement at the island's southern tip and farms to the north. The document was sold by the heirs of Robert H. Elliston, a collector from western Pennsylvania. The pre-sale estimate was $300,000 to $500,000. It sold on Tuesday. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |