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Auction 152, Lot 699
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"Kartenskizze von Zulu-Land und den Goldfeldern der Sudafrikanischen Republik...", Petermann, Augustus Herman

Subject: Southeastern Africa

Period: 1885 (dated)

Publication: Petermanns Geographische Mitteilungen

Color: Printed Color

Size:
13.1 x 17.9 inches
33.3 x 45.5 cm
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This handsome map shows the configuration of the southeastern coast of Africa after the Zulu and First Anglo-Boer wars. The area is divided into Sudafrikanische Republik, Portuguese possessions, Swaziland, Gebiet von Amatonga, Zulu Land, Natal, and the Orange Free State. There is nice topographical detail, and a key at bottom left identifies gold mining areas, roads, railroads, and surveys of the region. Published by Justus Perthes.

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Condition: A

Issued folding with a tiny hole at the fold intersection, a hint of offsetting, and an edge tear in the left blank margin that has been closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $90 - $120

Sold for: $90

Closed on 2/18/2015

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