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Auction 115, Lot 741

"[Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Ethiopia]", Anon.

Subject: Africa - Northeastern

Period: 1800 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.2 x 12.5 inches
33.5 x 31.8 cm
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This interesting French map covers the northeast region of Africa along the Red Sea. The map shows the origins of the Nile in great detail. The map is flanked by columns of French text describing the history and resources of the regions. Size is for map only; with text the overall size is 21.7 x 12.5".

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Condition: B

Bit of soil, mostly in text.

Estimate: $100 - $140

Sold for: $75

Closed on 6/21/2006

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