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Auction 147, Lot 290

"Island of Cuba ", Thomson, John

Subject: Cuba

Period: 1816 (circa)

Publication: New General Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23 x 9 inches
58.4 x 22.9 cm
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This attractive map of Cuba also shows the Great Bahama Bank and the Bahama Channel. Depicts Havana, principal harbors, points, shoals, and topography through hachure. Decorated by a simple compass rose and distance scale in British miles.

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Condition: B

There is some soiling, offsetting and a short centerfold separation at bottom. Remargined at top with neatline skillfully replaced in facsimile.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $80

Closed on 11/20/2013

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