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Auction 104, Lot 314

"Le Detroit de Magellan", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Southern South America

Period: 1700 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.4 x 8.9 inches
34 x 22.6 cm
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Attractive map of the Strait of Magellan with detail of the coastlines, soundings, anchorages and navigational hazards. Title in large drape style cartouche. Engraved by Charles Inselin.

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Condition: B

Faint damp stain in lower right corner, else very good.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $95

Closed on 9/10/2003

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