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Auction 125, Lot 375

"The Leeward Islands", Stanford, E.

Subject: Lesser Antilles

Period: 1887 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23.5 x 18.5 inches
59.7 x 47 cm
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This chart extends from the eastern portion of Porto Rico through the Leewards to Dominica. Map has scores of shoreline place names and good interior detail. Each island is hand colored to indicate colonial ownership. Table at center locates and names the parishes on St. Christopher and Nevis. Blank verso.

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Condition: B+

Full original coloring with very wide margins. Some light scattered foxing, two short edge tears, centerfold repaired on verso.

Estimate: $90 - $120

Sold for: $65

Closed on 9/24/2008

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