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Auction 175, Lot 625

"Guinee das Land Guiena", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: Western Africa

Period: 1685 (circa)

Publication: Beschreibung des Gantzen Welt-Kreisses

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.2 x 5.6 inches
10.7 x 14.2 cm
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A delightful small map of the western coast of Africa including Guinee, Benin, and Congo. The land is covered with lions, monkeys, elephants and crocodiles, while the sea is filled with sailing ships and flying fish. The title cartouche includes natives, monkeys and birds.

References: Pastoureau, MANESSON-MALLET I B.

Condition: A

Printer's ink residue with a few minor creases.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $50

Closed on 11/13/2019

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