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Auction 131, Lot 421
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"A Map of Terra Firma, Guiana and the Antilles Islands", Moll, Herman

Subject: Northern South America and Lesser Antilles

Period: 1752 (circa)

Publication: Collection of Voyages and Travels…

Color: Black & White

Size:
10.1 x 7 inches
25.7 x 17.8 cm
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This small map covers all of the West Indies and South America, north of the equator. In Guyana, the large, legendary Prime Lake is noted on the Equator, with the mythical city of gold, Manoa el Dorado named on its shores. The tip of Florida is labeled Part of Louisiana and the Great Bahama Bank (Bahama Shoald) is clearly indicated.

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Condition: B+

Nice impression with slightly uneven toning.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $100

Closed on 3/17/2010

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