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"[Lot of 2] Carte des Isles Maldives… [and Title Page] Histoire Generale des Voyages…", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Indian Ocean, Maldives & Title Page

Period: 1750 (dated)

Publication: Prevost's Histoire Generale des Voyages…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6 x 8.5 inches
15.2 x 21.6 cm
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This attractive map of the island chain southwest of Sri Lanka is decorated with rhumb lines, a large compass rose and a fancy cartouche. This map appeared in Tome VIII of Abbe Prevost's Histoire Generale des Voyages, which was published in 20 volumes. The map is accompanied by the title page from Prevost's history of voyages, printed in red and black and published by Francois Didot, 1750.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding, with a hint of offsetting. Binding trim at top right, but still ample room for framing.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 9/5/2012

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