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Auction 141, Lot 371

"Extremite Meridionale de l'Amerique", Bonne, Rigobert

Subject: Tierra del Fuego

Period: 1787 (published)

Publication: Atlas Encyclopedique

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.5 x 9.3 inches
34.3 x 23.6 cm
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This copper-engraved sheet of Tierra del Fuego is centered on a large compass rose. The map details the treacherous track through the Straits of Magellan. Five insets show bays, small groups of islands, soundings, rocks, and anchorages. Engraved by Andre.

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Condition: A

Watermarked paper with a small rust stain at top of compass rose and marginal soiling.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $160

Closed on 9/5/2012

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