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Auction 131, Lot 456

"Carte de l'Isle de Caienne, et de ses Environs", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana

Period: 1753 (dated)

Publication: Raynal's Atlas Portatif…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.2 x 8.5 inches
28.4 x 21.6 cm
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Attractive, detailed map of the coast of French Guiana locating the important fortifications and natural harbor of Cayenne. The chart is embellished with a very handsome compass rose and a delicately engraved title cartouche.

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Condition: A+

Sharp impression, original color and wide original margins.

Estimate: $100 - $150

Sold for: $75

Closed on 3/17/2010

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