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Auction 155, Lot 358
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"Plan of the City, and Harbour of Havanna", Anon.

Subject: Havana, Cuba

Period: 1762 (dated)

Publication: Gentleman's Magazine

Color: Black & White

Size:
7.4 x 4.5 inches
18.8 x 11.4 cm
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Fine engraved map depicting Havana harbor, the fortified town, and surrounding area. Legend keyed to map gives the location of 17 important buildings including the Moors and Point Castles. Compass rose with north oriented to bottom. Details include harbor soundings, kilns, roads, and individual buildings. Dated April 1762. No engraver's signature.

References: Cueto #171; Jolly GENT-162.

Condition: B+

A dark impression with light toning, two minor abrasions along the bottom border, and a few small chips confined to the lower blank margin.

Estimate: $100 - $140

Unsold

Closed on 11/18/2015

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