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Auction 113, Lot 794

"Oceanie", Levasseur, Victor

Subject: South Pacific

Period: 1850 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Universel Illustre

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.8 x 11.2 inches
42.7 x 28.4 cm
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This map covers the entire South Pacific including Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. The map is surrounded by beautifully rendered steel engraved scenes that feature the natives of the region, portraits of French explorers and a harbor vignette.

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Condition: A

Few faint spots in blank margins.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 12/7/2005

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