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Auction 120, Lot 414
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"Carte de l'Isle St. Thomas l'une des Vierges", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

Period: 1764 (circa)

Publication: Le Petit Atlas Maritime

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14 x 8.6 inches
35.6 x 21.8 cm
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This copper engraved map is an outstanding chart of the island of St. Thomas. It is strongly engraved to show the nearby islands, soundings, anchorages, navigational hazards and villages. It locates Ft. St. Thomas ou Christian, extends to name Isle du Sabbat, Isle Bokken, Isle de l'Eau, and more. Embellished with a compass rose with fleur-de-lys and rhumb lines and rococo-style title cartouche. A very handsome chart that shows St. Thomas on a large scale.

References: Phillips (A) #3508

Condition: B

Very dark and crisp impression on thick hand laid paper with very wide margins and a large watermark. Toned at centerfold.

Estimate: $350 - $450

Sold for: $375

Closed on 7/18/2007

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