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Auction 105, Lot 344

"Carte du Spits-Berg Suivant les Hollandois Pour servir a l'Histoire Generale des Voyages", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Norway - Spitzbergen

Period: 1758 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12 x 8.5 inches
30.5 x 21.6 cm
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A copper engraved map that covers the Spitzbergen (Svalbard) group of islands in good detail. Includes mountains, anchorages, rocks, and other coastal detail. Rococo-style cartouche and fleur-de-lis.

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Condition: A

Fine impression and coloring.

Estimate: $100 - $120

Sold for: $100

Closed on 12/3/2003

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