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Auction 120, Lot 558

"A General View of Lisbon, the Capital City of Portugal", Anon.

Subject: Lisbon, Portugal

Period: 1782 (circa)

Publication: Millar's New Complete & Universal System of Geography

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.7 x 8 inches
29.7 x 20.3 cm
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Pretty view of the city of Lisbon from the bay with many galleons in the harbor. The view is enclosed in an intricately engraved frame. Engraved by Sparrow.

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Condition: B

Nice color on a strong sheet with margins trimmed close, but still adequate for framing. Some extraneous creases.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $190

Closed on 7/18/2007

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