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Auction 118, Lot 520

"Carte de l'Islande situee entre le 64 et 66 Deg. de Lat. Sept.", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Iceland

Period: 1764 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.3 x 8.3 inches
16 x 21.1 cm
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Attractively colored, small map of Iceland with rudimentary geographical information and good detail of the coastline. The map is oriented with north to the right and is embellished with a decorative title cartouche and a fleur-de-lys.

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Condition: A

Some minor toning at edges. Wide margins with small amount of soiling, else fine.

Estimate: $275 - $325

Sold for: $200

Closed on 3/6/2007

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