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Auction 162, Lot 648

"A Map of Independent Tartary, Containing the Countries of the Kalmuks and Uzbeks, with the Tibet", Dunn, Samuel

Subject: Central Asia

Period: 1794 (dated)

Publication: A New Atlas of the Mundane System...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.3 x 12.3 inches
43.9 x 31.2 cm
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Detailed map of Central Asia from Georgia east to China. Shows topography, river systems, vast deserts, place names, and numerous notations in the interior including "Hotonuu-solou R. loses itself in the sands." Published by Laurie & Whittle at 53 Fleet Street in London.

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Condition: B+

Full original color with light toning and foxing. There is a centerfold separation confined to bottom blank margin. Remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $275 - $350

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Closed on 4/26/2017

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