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Auction 117, Lot 404

"Plan des Iles du Salut Leve en 1834", Depot de la Marine

Subject: South America - Northern

Period: 1835 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
16.5 x 23 inches
41.9 x 58.4 cm
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This French sea chart focuses on three islands off the coast of French Guiana, South American. It includes Ile du Diable (Devil's Island), which housed the infamous French prison for many years. Engraved by Chassant and drawn by J.M. Hacq.

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Condition: B

Some minor scattered foxing.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $110

Closed on 12/6/2006

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