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Auction 112, Lot 346

"Brazil", Tallis, John

Subject: Brazil

Period: 1850 (circa)

Publication: The Illustrated Atlas…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.5 x 13.8 inches
24.1 x 35.1 cm
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A handsome and decorative steel engraved map showing the region in great detail. Features five vignettes; Rio de Janeiro, Cape St. Antonia, Bahia, Monte Video, Boats on the Rio Negro, and St. Catharina. Surrounded by a delicately engraved decorative border.

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Condition: B

Original outline color with vignettes and borders uncolored, as issued. Close trimmed, as issued, affecting upper border above title. Borders with a little even toning.

Estimate: $60 - $80

Sold for: $45

Closed on 9/28/2005

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