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Auction 169, Lot 388
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Superb Early Chart of the Venezuelan Coastline Including the ABC Islands

"Pas-kaart vande Zee Kusten van Venecuela met de Byleggende Eylanden", Keulen/Vooght

Subject: Venezuela

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23.1 x 20.2 inches
58.7 x 51.3 cm
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A superb sea chart covering the Venezuelan coastline and the Netherlands Antilles of Curacao, Bonaire, and Aruba. Insets provide detailed information on Curacao and the Dutch fortress and salt works on Isla La Tortuga. The chart is oriented with north at the bottom by two compass roses and includes a large title cartouche featuring Neptune, the lord of the sea, with his entourage. The Van Keulen firm dominated Dutch sea chart publication for much of its existence between 1680 and 1885.

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Condition: B+

There is light toning and offsetting and a short centerfold separation that just enters the image at top.

Estimate: $700 - $850

Sold for: $350

Closed on 9/12/2018

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