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"A New Map of Africa from the Latest Authorities", Cary, John

Subject: Africa

Period: 1805 (dated)

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Color: Hand Color

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21 x 18 inches
53.3 x 45.7 cm

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An attractive, large map of continental Africa with the southern interior blank. The fabled Mountains of the Moon are stretched across the continent from nearly coast to coast with the source of the Nile shown at their base.

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Condition: B+

Dark impression with original color. Centerfold separated and reinforced on the verso, top margin with short repaired tear. A few spots of scattered foxing.

Estimate: $110 - $160

Sold for: $350

Closed on 7/18/2007

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"A New Map of Africa from the Latest Authorities", Cary, John

Subject: Africa

Period: 1805 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

21 x 18 inches
53.3 x 45.7 cm

An attractive, large map of continental Africa with the southern interior blank. The fabled Mountains of the Moon are stretched across the continent from nearly coast to coast with the source of the Nile shown at their base.

References:

Condition: B+

Dark impression with original color. Centerfold separated and reinforced on the verso, top margin with short repaired tear. A few spots of scattered foxing.

Estimate: $110 - $160

Sold for: $350

Closed on 7/18/2007

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"A New Map of Africa from the Latest Authorities", Cary, John

Subject: Africa

Period: 1805 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

21 x 18 inches53.3 x 45.7 cm

An attractive, large map of continental Africa with the southern interior blank. The fabled Mountains of the Moon are stretched across the continent from nearly coast to coast with the source of the Nile shown at their base.

References:

Condition: B+

Dark impression with original color. Centerfold separated and reinforced on the verso, top margin with short repaired tear. A few spots of scattered foxing.

Estimate: $110 - $160

Sold for: $350

Closed on 7/18/2007

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21 x 18 inches
53.3 x 45.7 cm