Catalog Archive
Auction 128, Lot 886

"Isles du Cap Verd Coste et Pays des Negres", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Western Africa, Cape Verde Islands

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.2 x 7.7 inches
28.4 x 19.6 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

An attractive map of the important Cape Verde Islands and the opposite African coast from Cap Blanc to Sierra Leone. The prime meridian runs prominently along the coast. Decorated with a fancy title cartouche.

References:

Condition: A+

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 5/20/2009

Archived