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Auction 101, Lot 261

"Carte de la Terre de Feu et des Detroits de Magellan et de le Maire avec les Nouvelles Isle…", Anon.

Subject: South America - Southern

Period: 1780 (published)

Publication: Lettres Edifiantes et Curieuses

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10 x 5 inches
25.4 x 12.7 cm
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Interesting small map of Tierra del Fuego and the Straight of Magellan. The map contains little detail, but is dominated by a large decorative cartouche featuring two sailors.

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Condition: B

Bit of light foxing.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 12/4/2002

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