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Auction 118, Lot 492

"Landkaart van de Volkplantingen Suriname en Berbice", Tirion, Isaac

Subject: Suriname and Guyana

Period: 1769 (published)

Publication: Hedendaagsch historie of tegenwordige staat van Amerika

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.7 x 13.2 inches
39.9 x 33.5 cm
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Handsome and very detailed map of the Dutch colonies of Suriname and Berbice. The plans show the rich plantations, roads and villages. Inset at top is a large plan of Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname. The chart is oriented with north at bottom by two compass roses.

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Condition: A+

Issued folding, now flattened.

Estimate: $180 - $220

Sold for: $130

Closed on 3/6/2007

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