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"Central America", Tallis, John

Subject: Central America

Period: 1851 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:

13 x 10.4 inches
33 x 26.4 cm

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Finely engraved map with three beautifully rendered insets: Volcano of Isalco, Great Square of the Antiqua, Guatemala, and Belize. Map extends just into Costa Rica and includes the proposed route for a rail/canal system between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Vignettes colored.

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Condition: B

Mat burn in margins and old masking tape on verso at top. Fold separation in bottom margin, just touching decorative border.

Estimate: $70 - $100

Sold for: $120

Closed on 3/3/2004

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"Central America", Tallis, John

Subject: Central America

Period: 1851 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

13 x 10.4 inches
33 x 26.4 cm

Finely engraved map with three beautifully rendered insets: Volcano of Isalco, Great Square of the Antiqua, Guatemala, and Belize. Map extends just into Costa Rica and includes the proposed route for a rail/canal system between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Vignettes colored.

References:

Condition: B

Mat burn in margins and old masking tape on verso at top. Fold separation in bottom margin, just touching decorative border.

Estimate: $70 - $100

Sold for: $120

Closed on 3/3/2004

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"Central America", Tallis, John

Subject: Central America

Period: 1851 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

13 x 10.4 inches33 x 26.4 cm

Finely engraved map with three beautifully rendered insets: Volcano of Isalco, Great Square of the Antiqua, Guatemala, and Belize. Map extends just into Costa Rica and includes the proposed route for a rail/canal system between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Vignettes colored.

References:

Condition: B

Mat burn in margins and old masking tape on verso at top. Fold separation in bottom margin, just touching decorative border.

Estimate: $70 - $100

Sold for: $120

Closed on 3/3/2004

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13 x 10.4 inches
33 x 26.4 cm