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Auction 110, Lot 660
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"[Lot of 2] Kaart van Opper en Neder Guinee, van de Rivier Sierra Leona tot Kaap Negro [with] Carte de la Coste Occidentale d' Afrique", Various

Subject: Western Africa

Period: 1760-85 (circa)

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Two nice copper engraved maps showing the various European forts along the western coast of Africa. First, (12.5 x 8.2") by Willem Albert Bachiene, circa 1785, covers from Sierra Leone to Cape Negro. It is hand colored with a decorative title cartouche. The second map (9.5 x 7.5") is a Dutch edition of Bellin's map engraved by J. van der Schley, circa 1760. It covers a slightly larger section of the coast with a bit more detail including a key showing the various European powers. It is uncolored and embellished with a lovely title cartouche and a compass rose.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $120 - $160

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Closed on 3/2/2005

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