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Auction 138, Lot 418

"Platte Grond der Stad Paramaribo", Stedman, John

Subject: Paramaribo, Suriname

Period: 1791 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
3.5 x 6 inches
8.9 x 15.2 cm
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This bird's-eye plan of Paramaribo identifies 12 locations with a key at top. Situated on the Suriname River, Paramaribo was an important Dutch trading post from the 1600's until the independence of Suriname in 1975. A compass rose at bottom orients north to the top-right. Engraved by A. Zurcher.

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Condition: A

Marginal soiling with trimmed corners, far from map image.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 12/7/2011

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