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Auction 120, Lot 366

"Plan d'Une Partie de l'Isthme de Panama ou l'on propose d'etablir une Communication entre les Oceans Atlantique et Pacifique…"

Subject: Panama

Period: 1829 (circa)

Publication: Bulletin de la Societe de Geographie No. 88

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.8 x 11.4 inches
24.9 x 29 cm
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A very interesting and uncommon map presents the early planning for a connection between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. These connections are formed from a combination road, railway and river systems linking Charges with Panama City. Inset with a plan of the city of Panama. Drawn from a survey by J. A Lloyd.

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Condition: B+

Later color with a couple of small spots, with folds as issued. The right paper edge is a little uneven, but well away from the map.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $110

Closed on 7/18/2007

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