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Auction 176, Lot 637

"Carte des Isles de Comore Johanna ou Anjouan Mohilla ou Moaly et Mayote Dressee sur les Remarques des Navigateurs", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Comoro Islands

Period: 1748 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
10 x 8.6 inches
25.4 x 21.8 cm
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This uncommon map depicts the Comoros islands, located in the Madagascar Channel, between Africa and Madagascar. The chart details the islands of Grand Comore, Moheli, Anjouan, and Mayotte, with notes on anchorages and the small amount of knowledge of the islands at the time.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding on watermarked paper with some uneven light toning.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $60

Closed on 2/12/2020

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