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Auction 127, Lot 775

"Cap de Bonne Esperance", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Southern Africa

Period: 1705 (dated)

Publication: L'Atlas Curieux

Color: Black & White

Size:
14 x 9.8 inches
35.6 x 24.9 cm
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This handsome sheet presents a coastal view of Table Bay at top with bird's-eye plans of Table Bay and the Dutch Fort at the bottom. All is enclosed in very decorative borders and the engraving is embellished with sailing ships.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $220

Closed on 2/25/2009

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