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Auction 151, Lot 364

"Les Isles Antilles Entre Lesquelles sont les Lucayes, et les Caribes", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Caribbean

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication: Description de Tout l'Univers

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.2 x 8.3 inches
31 x 21.1 cm
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Attractive map covering the southern tip of Florida and all of the Caribbean islands. There is good detail, especially on Cuba and Hispaniola, which display numerous place names and mountains in profile. Engraved by Antoine d'Winter.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON II F [7].

Condition: A

A dark, crisp impression, issued folding, with minor printer's ink residue and a narrow top margin.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $350

Closed on 11/19/2014

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