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Auction 188, Lot 294
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"Carte de l'Isle de la Martinique Colonie Francoise de l'une des Isles Antilles de l'Amerique Dressee sur des Plans Manuscrits...", Delisle/Buache

Subject: Martinique

Period: 1745 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23.1 x 18.1 inches
58.7 x 46 cm
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A large chart of the island engraved to show mountains, rivers, settlements, churches, roads and forts. The three divisions of the island are delineated, designating areas for the Jesuits, Cappuchins and the Dominicans. The chart includes a key, three distance scales, rhumb lines and three compass roses. Engraved by Delahaye with Buache's imprint below neatline at lower right.

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Condition: A

A crisp impression with contemporary outline color.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $180

Closed on 6/22/2022

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