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Auction 197, Lot 620
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"Carte de l'Entree du Golfe de la Mer Rouge", Apres de Mannevillette, Jean B. N. D.

Subject: Red Sea

Period: 1775 (circa)

Publication: Le Neptune Oriental

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.3 x 13.2 inches
49 x 33.5 cm
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This uncommon sea chart of the entrance to the Red Sea spans as far as Mocha. Socotra and the Khuriya Muriya islands are located, and several places are named along the coast, including Aden. The Gulf of Aden is filled with rhumb lines and soundings. Two insets cover the vicinity of Mocha.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) M.APR-1c.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression on watermarked paper with light spots at left.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Unsold

Closed on 4/24/2024

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