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Auction 170, Lot 36

"Carte de la Direction des Vents Generaux et des Moussons", Bonne, Rigobert

Subject: World

Period: 1780 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.8 x 8.6 inches
32.5 x 21.8 cm
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Two charts on one sheet showing the direction of trade winds and monsoons. Each is centered on the equator and extends to just beyond the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. The top chart depicts all of Africa, southern Asia, and most of Australia, while the bottom chart shows southern North America, most of South America, and the western tip of Africa.

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Condition: A

Nice impression and color.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $40

Closed on 11/14/2018

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