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Auction 105, Lot 314
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"Canalis inter Angliae et Galliae Littera / Pascaert van't Canaal tusschen Engeland en Vranckryck", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: English Channel

Period: 1675 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.2 x 19 inches
56.4 x 48.3 cm
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Magnificent chart of the channel and portions of England and France. Filled with rhumb lines and soundings, anchorage locations, hazards, etc. Embellished with a number of very fine sailing vessels, two large and elaborate cartouches and a compass rose. A most striking and handsome chart.

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Condition: A

Dark impression on thick paper with fine coloring. Trace of toning along centerfold, still very good.

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,200

Sold for: $750

Closed on 12/3/2003

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