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Auction 109, Lot 317

"Kaart van geheel Guayana of de Wilden-Kust…", Tirion, Isaac

Subject: Guyana

Period: 1769 (published)

Publication: Nieuwe en Beknopte Hand Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16 x 13 inches
40.6 x 33 cm
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Handsome and interesting map of the northern coastline from Colombia through French Guyana. Includes three large insets of the island of Kurassau (Curacao), a detailed map of the harbor and Dutch fort on Curacao, and a map of the Dutch colony of Demerary and Essequebo showing plantations along the rivers.

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Condition: A

Wide original margins and color. Slight color offsetting at center.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $300

Closed on 12/1/2004

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