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Auction 105, Lot 516
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"Partie de l' Afrique en deca de l'Equateur…"

Subject: Northern Africa

Period: 1766 (dated)

Publication: Atlas General…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10 x 9 inches
25.4 x 22.9 cm
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An attractive copper engraved map of the region north of the Equator. The Nile rises from two small lakes in the Monts de la Lune. Decorative rococo-style cartouche. On a full sheet (22" x 17.5") with text panels at both sides, all surrounded by decorative borders that include scenes of putti, globes, instruments, etc.

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Condition: A

Slightly toned along centerfold, still very good.

Estimate: $140 - $160

Unsold

Closed on 12/3/2003

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