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"[Lot of 3] Charte von Island [and] LIV. Islander"

Subject: Iceland

Period: 1750-1817 (circa)

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A. [Lot of 2] Charte von Island [and sheet of text], Bauer, dated 1817, (8.5" x 6.3"). Map shows the entire island of Iceland with political divisions delineated. There is basic detail of the coastline and mountains in hachure. Included with the map is a sheet of text in both German and French describing the island.

B. LIV. Islander, Anon, circa 1750, (3" x 6"). This sheet displays a native Icelander who is clothed in pelts and boots with a shield that reads Ein Islander. German text on verso.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $100 - $150

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Closed on 2/15/2012

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