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Auction 102, Lot 303

"Carte Particuliere de l'Isle de Juan Fernandes", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: South America - Southern

Period: 1758 (circa)

Publication: l'Histoire Generale des Voyages

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11 x 7.6 inches
27.9 x 19.3 cm
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Small map of the Chilean Juan Fernandez Island, topped by a view of its rocky profile. This island was made famous by Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe as the island upon which he was marooned. Decorative cartouche and compass rose with fluer-de-lys.

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Condition: A

Crisp impression, tasteful coloring. Small wormhole in blank margin. Very slight offsetting.

Estimate: $110 - $130

Sold for: $120

Closed on 3/5/2003

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