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Auction 175, Lot 286
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"Carta Esatta Rappresentante l'Isola di Cuba Estratta dalle Carte del Sigr: Poppler"

Subject: Cuba

Period: 1763 (circa)

Publication: Gazzettiere Americano

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.6 x 10.1 inches
32 x 25.7 cm
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This uncommon map is a graphic depiction of Cuba based on Henry Popple's important wall map. The map also shows the tip of Florida, the Bahamas, Jamaica and the Grand Caymans. The topographical style is nearly identical to the Popple map and an elaborate rococo cartouche adds an Italian touch to the composition. Engraved by G.M. Terreni.

References: Cueto #41.

Condition: A

A sharp impression, issued folding and now flattened on a bright sheet with minor toning along the edges of the sheet and a couple of small chips at far left.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $300

Closed on 11/13/2019

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