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Auction 111, Lot 214

"Plan de la Nouvelle Orleans. Sur les Manuscrits du Depot des Cartes de la Marine", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Colonial Louisiana

Period: 1760 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.8 x 7.7 inches
27.4 x 19.6 cm
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Attractive plan of the city of New Orleans detailing the city center, including Bourbon Street, with individual buildings depicted. Compass rose and key to major buildings. Locates the quay along the Mississippi River, the canal, government buildings, church, prison, hospital, monastery, army & navy quarters.

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Condition: A

Light damp stains in margins.

Estimate: $275 - $325

Sold for: $250

Closed on 6/8/2005

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