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"Island of Madera", Child, G.

Subject: Atlantic Ocean, Madeira

Period: 1752 (circa)

Publication: Universal Traveller.

Color: Black & White

Size:

5.8 x 8.7 inches
14.7 x 22.1 cm

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A charming chart of the island of Madeira with soundings noted in fathoms, as well as indications of anchorages and hazards. An illustration of a Dragon tree lies below, showing a pot used to collect the 'dragon's blood', a red resin used as a varnish, incense and medicine.

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Condition: A

A superb impression with a little show through of text on the verso.

Estimate: $80 - $110

Sold for: $60

Closed on 12/5/2007

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"Island of Madera", Child, G.

Subject: Atlantic Ocean, Madeira

Period: 1752 (circa)

Publication: Universal Traveller.

Color: Black & White

Size:

5.8 x 8.7 inches
14.7 x 22.1 cm

A charming chart of the island of Madeira with soundings noted in fathoms, as well as indications of anchorages and hazards. An illustration of a Dragon tree lies below, showing a pot used to collect the 'dragon's blood', a red resin used as a varnish, incense and medicine.

References:

Condition: A

A superb impression with a little show through of text on the verso.

Estimate: $80 - $110

Sold for: $60

Closed on 12/5/2007

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"Island of Madera", Child, G.

Subject: Atlantic Ocean, Madeira

Period: 1752 (circa)

Publication: Universal Traveller.

Color: Black & White

Size:

5.8 x 8.7 inches14.7 x 22.1 cm

A charming chart of the island of Madeira with soundings noted in fathoms, as well as indications of anchorages and hazards. An illustration of a Dragon tree lies below, showing a pot used to collect the 'dragon's blood', a red resin used as a varnish, incense and medicine.

References:

Condition: A

A superb impression with a little show through of text on the verso.

Estimate: $80 - $110

Sold for: $60

Closed on 12/5/2007

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5.8 x 8.7 inches
14.7 x 22.1 cm