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Auction 192, Lot 673

"Pas Caert van Congo en Angola Streckende van C. de Lopo Gonzalves tot C. de Bras", Doncker, Henrick

Subject: Western Africa

Period: 1660 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.1 x 17.3 inches
53.6 x 43.9 cm
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This beautifully engraved sea chart covers the western coast of Africa from Libreville, Gabon to Lobito, Angola, and locates a number of place names and shoals along the coastline. North is oriented to the left by two compass roses capped with fleurs-de-lis. The decorative title cartouche at top left features two figures and wildlife.

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Condition: B

Trimmed to the neatline all around and backed with old paper to create new margins, with a tiny portion of the top corners of the border drawn in facsimile. There is minor foxing and light toning.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $220

Closed on 4/26/2023

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