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Auction 158, Lot 183
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"Carte Generale de l'Amerique Meridionale", Lapie/Tardieu

Subject: South America

Period: 1842 (dated)

Publication: Atlas Universel de Geographie Ancienne et Moderne…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.6 x 21.7 inches
39.6 x 55.1 cm
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This attractive map focuses on the extensive river systems and topography within South America. Towns and cities, native tribes, and roads are shown as well. The map includes six distance scales and is surrounded by keyboard-style borders. Delicately engraved by Pierre Tardieu and printed by Kaeppelin & Co.

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Condition: A

A crisp impression on a clean sheet with original outline color. There is minor toning along the centerfold and faint offsetting.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Unsold

Closed on 6/22/2016

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