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Auction 107, Lot 540

"A Sketch Map of Dr. Livingstone's Discoveries as gleaned from His Published Letters", Stanford, Edward

Subject: Central Africa

Period: 1880 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
12.5 x 15.5 inches
31.8 x 39.4 cm
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This is a very detailed map of the region explored by Dr. Livingstone with his probable and proposed routes shown in red. A notation in red discusses the proper location of the Lualaba River and it possibly being the source of the Congo River.

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Condition: A

Remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $100 - $140

Sold for: $170

Closed on 6/9/2004

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