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Auction 110, Lot 311

"Peru & Bolivia", Tallis, John

Subject: South America - Western

Period: 1845 (circa)

Publication: Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10 x 13.2 inches
25.4 x 33.5 cm
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Handsome steel engraved map with good detail. Features four vignettes; Swimming couriers of Peru, Tarija, Potosi, and Lima. Surrounded by a delicately engraved and decorative border. Borders and vignettes uncolored, as issued.

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Condition: A

Fine, original outline coloring. One light foxing area in blank area of Ecuador, still very good.

Estimate: $120 - $140

Sold for: $90

Closed on 3/2/2005

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