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Auction 106, Lot 535
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"Partie de l'Afrique audela de l'Equateur, comprenant le Congo, la Cafrerie &c.", Brion de la Tour/Desnos

Subject: Africa - Southern

Period: 1766 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.4 x 11 inches
31.5 x 27.9 cm
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Very attractive map of the southern part of Africa. While the cartographic content is modest and moderately accurate, the decorative cartouche and surrounding rococo style border (printed from a separate copper plate) make this a desirable map.

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Condition: A+

Slight toning at paper edges.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $80

Closed on 3/3/2004

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