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Auction 122, Lot 439

"Neue Charte der Canarien Inseln nach der Zeichnung von Bory de St. Vincent", Anon.

Subject: Atlantic Ocean, Canary Islands

Period: 1811 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.8 x 7.2 inches
45.2 x 18.3 cm
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This lovely map of the Canary Islands names Tenerife, Grand Canaria, Palmas, Gomera, Hierro, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura. The islands are simply engraved with coastal detail and hachure indicating topography.

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Condition: A

Issued folding, now flattened.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $110

Closed on 12/5/2007

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