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Auction 131, Lot 452

"Plan de la Baye de Carthagene des Indes Lequel differe de ceux qui ont paru jusqu'a present", Anville, Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'

Subject: Colombia

Period: 1733 (published)

Publication: Histoire de l'Isle Espagnole…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.4 x 7.2 inches
26.4 x 18.3 cm
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This is a scarce map from Charlevoix's history of the Caribbean. It provides an excellent view of the protected harbor that became Spain's major trading port in the region. The extensive defenses for which the city is famous are clearly delineated.

References: Kapp (COL) #54.

Condition: B+

Issued folding, now flattened with a couple minor repairs on fold intersections.

Estimate: $300 - $350

Sold for: $300

Closed on 3/17/2010

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