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Auction 188, Lot 291

"The Island of Antego", Moll, Herman

Subject: Antigua

Period: 1732 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Black & White

Size:
14.5 x 11.4 inches
36.8 x 29 cm
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A striking map of the island with detail of roads, towns, forts, churches, cattle mills and sugar plantations. The importance of each place is designated by the number of windmills, with six windmills indicating a "Plantation of Great Note or Sugar work," as noted by the key at right. A boldly engraved compass rose orients the map. Sold by Thomas and John Bowles.

References: Tooley (MCC-55) #12.

Condition: A

Dark impression, issued folding on watermarked paper with a hint of offsetting and an old stamp from Mercantile Library on verso with no show-though.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $300

Closed on 6/22/2022

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