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Auction 131, Lot 790

"Nieuwe Kaart van Tartarie…", Tirion, Isaac

Subject: Northern Asia

Period: 1760 (circa)

Publication: Nieuwe en Beknopte Hand Atlas

Color: Black & White

Size:
13.8 x 11 inches
35.1 x 27.9 cm
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This is a very handsome and detailed chart of the northern regions of Asia reflecting the recent discoveries in Kamchatka by Witsen with the icy cape Kaap Suetoinos, which was believed to render it impossible to sail round the north-eastern tip of Asia. Compagnie Land is shown off the southern coast of Kamchatka. Title in block style and a small compass rose decorates the chart.

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Condition: A+

Very nice example with dark impression and full margins, very wide at right for binding trim.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Unsold

Closed on 3/17/2010

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