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Auction 128, Lot 450
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"A New and Accurate Map of the Isles of Guadaloupe, Marie-Galante &c. from the Best Authorities", Gibson, John

Subject: Lesser Antilles, Guadeloupe, Les Saintes

Period: 1759 (published)

Publication: Gentleman's Magazine

Color: Black & White

Size:
7.5 x 4.5 inches
19.1 x 11.4 cm
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Beautifully engraved copper plate chart that details the islands including topography, watershed, coastal features and settlements. The volcano in the southwest is located. The Saints and La Desirade are shown. The islands are surrounded with rhumb lines and three fleur-de-lys. Published in the June 1759 issue.

References: Jolly GENT-130.

Condition: A

On thick paper with attractive ivory age toning, dark impression and original margins. A little paste remnant along lower blank margin where bound in the magazine.

Estimate: $80 - $120

Unsold

Closed on 5/20/2009

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