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Auction 118, Lot 478

"Het Westindisch Eiland Martenique…", Tirion, Isaac

Subject: Martinique

Period: 1760 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.5 x 12.2 inches
36.8 x 31 cm
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Gorgeous map of Martinique with good detail of roads, topography, soundings, villages, windmills, and plantations. The title cartouche incorporates the distance scales and is garnished with sugar cane. A small compass rose completes the composition.

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Condition: B

Excellent impression. Right margin trimmed close on binding side, as is typical. Very light offsetting, else fine.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Unsold

Closed on 3/6/2007

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