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Auction 177, Lot 681
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"A New Map of the North Part of Antient Africa Shewing the Chiefe People, Cities, Towns, Rivers, Mountains, &c...", Wells, Edward

Subject: Northern Africa

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication: A New Set of Maps...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.5 x 14.6 inches
49.5 x 37.1 cm
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A most unusual and interesting map with an odd orientation. The northern coastline is shown top to bottom on the left side of the map, with the coast of Egypt and two potential courses of the Nile shown on the right side with north oriented to the top. Dividing the two maps is the very large title cartouche, with two odd-looking figures, the coat of arms of the Duke of Gloucester, and lion, a cheetah and a large lizard.

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Condition: B+

A crisp impression on a bright sheet with a Strasbourg Bend & Lily watermark and some extraneous creasing.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $190

Closed on 4/29/2020

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