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Auction 179, Lot 400
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"Martinico, One of the Caribbee Islands in the West Indies; Subject to the French", Hinton, John

Subject: Martinique

Period: 1759 (published)

Publication: Universal Magazine

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.5 x 10.6 inches
34.3 x 26.9 cm
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Strongly engraved and detailed map of the island with roads, villages, mountains, rivers, and geographical features well shown. Drawn according to the observations of Mr. Houel. A key at upper right identifies plantations, sugar works, oxen mills, and water mills. Rococo-style cartouche and elegant compass rose adorn the map.

References: Jolly #UNIV-75; Sellers & Van Ee #2050.

Condition: B+

Issued folding, now flattened on paper with a large Brittannia watermark and very light soiling. A binding trim at right has been replaced with old paper and an adjacent 1" tear has been archivally repaired.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $75

Closed on 9/16/2020

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