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Auction 181, Lot 625
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"Nieuwe Kaart van Tartarie, na de Alderlaaste Ondekking int ligt Gebragt", Tirion, Isaac

Subject: Northern Asia

Period: 1732 (dated)

Publication: Nieuwe en Beknopte Hand Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.5 x 11 inches
34.3 x 27.9 cm
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This is a very handsome and detailed chart of the northern regions of Asia reflecting the recent discoveries in Kamchatka by Witsen with the icy cape Kaap Suetoinos, which was believed to render it impossible to sail round the north-eastern tip of Asia. Compagnie Land is shown off the southern coast of Kamchatka. Title in block style and a small compass rose decorates the chart.

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Condition: A+

A nice impression with full contemporary color on a wide-margined sheet with a large fleur-de-lis coat of arms watermark.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/10/2021

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