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Auction 176, Lot 311
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"A Plan of the Town and Harbour of Cap Francois in the Island of St. Domingo", Sayer, Robert

Subject: Cap-Haitien, Haiti

Period: 1788 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.3 x 9.6 inches
31.2 x 24.4 cm
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Terrifically detailed chart of the harbor surrounding Cap Francois, Santo Domingo, including a bird's-eye plan of the city. Rocks, shoals, and other navigational hazards are shown along with safe routes into the harbor. Locates the batteries, barracks, and powder magazine. Engraved by Wigzell and Creed.

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Condition: A

A crisp impression on a bluish sheet with a large fleur-de-lis coat of arms watermark and minor toning confined to the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $75

Closed on 2/12/2020

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