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Auction 106, Lot 253

"Colonies Francaises Martinique. Amerique du Sud", Levasseur, Victor

Subject: Martinque

Period: 1847 (circa)

Publication: Atlas National Illustre

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.2 x 10.5 inches
41.1 x 26.7 cm
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This is a lovely map of the French colony rendered on a large scroll, which is surrounded by beautifully engraved vignettes of exotic birds, barrels of tabac (tobacco), tropical plants and trees.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $75 - $100

Sold for: $45

Closed on 3/3/2004

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