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Auction 108, Lot 254
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"Carte de l'Isle de la Martinique", Homann Heirs

Subject: Martinique

Period: 1762 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22 x 18.2 inches
55.9 x 46.2 cm
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A German version of Bellin's large-scale chart of the island filled with meticulous topographical and nautical detail. It shows roads, topography, soundings, villages, windmills, and plantations. The handsome map includes a fine compass rose, rhumb lines and rococo-style (uncolored) cartouches enclose both the title and the key.

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Condition: A

Margins slightly trimmed, probably in a previous binding. Original color.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $220

Closed on 9/29/2004

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