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Auction 106, Lot 12

"New Universal Atlas", Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co.

Subject: Title Pages

Period: 1853 (published)

Publication: Mitchell's New Universal Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.7 x 16.7 inches
34.8 x 42.4 cm
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Handsome title page featuring a large scene of Columbus and his crew giving thanks to God for their safe journey. The scene is a very early chromolithograph by P.S. Duval. Includes the list of map from the atlas.

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Condition: A

Even age toning.

Estimate: $100 - $150

Sold for: $210

Closed on 3/3/2004

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