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Auction 114, Lot 623
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"Mauritius or Isle of France", British Admiralty

Subject: Indian Ocean Mauritius

Period: 1831 (dated)

Publication: House of Commons 4th Colonial Revenue Report

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.2 x 19.6 inches
33.5 x 49.8 cm
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This fine, uncommon chart was engraved by Aaron Arrowsmith. It is filled with an abundance of geographical information including mountains, rivers, towns and roads. It is a very early lithographic print that was published by James and Luke G. Hansard & Sons. The island was discovered by the Portuguese in 1505, the first settlement was established by the French in 1721, and it became a British colony some eighty years later in 1810.

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Condition: A

Dark impression with original color on thick paper. Close margins at sides, as issued, with slight loss at left into neatline. Map image is very good.

Estimate: $140 - $160

Sold for: $150

Closed on 3/1/2006

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