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Auction 152, Lot 327

"Plan du Port et de la Ville de la Havanne Leve en 1798...", Depot de la Marine

Subject: Havana, Cuba

Period: 1800 (dated)

Publication: Hydrographie Francoise...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.9 x 16.4 inches
53.1 x 41.7 cm
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This large, scarce chart is the French version of Jose del Rio's important survey of 1798. The harbor is annotated with a systematic network of soundings and the city plan and fortifications are linked to an extensive key below the title. Engraved by Etienne Collin with lettering (ecrit) by Besacon. This state is not noted by Cueto; having the No. 177 instead of 170. Prix Un Franc 50 c. is at lower right.

References: cf. Cueto #190.

Condition: A

Fine impression and color on a clean, sturdy sheet with minor soiling in blank margins.

Estimate: $600 - $750

Sold for: $450

Closed on 2/18/2015

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