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Auction 148, Lot 434

"Carte des Isles Canaries, avec l'Isle de Madere, et Celle de Porto Santo", Bonne, Rigobert

Subject: Canary Islands, Madeira

Period: 1780 (circa)

Publication: Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.4 x 12.7 inches
21.3 x 32.3 cm
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This copper engraved map of the Canary Islands includes the islands of Porto Santo, de Madere, Tenerife, Palme, de Fer, de Canarie and Fortaventure. There are three distance scales including French leagues, marine leagues and Spanish leagues.

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Condition: B+

On watermarked paper with faint toning along the centerfold, two tiny worm holes, and a hint of offsetting.

Estimate: $70 - $90

Sold for: $40

Closed on 2/19/2014

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