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Auction 198, Lot 288

"Panoramic Map of Havana Plano - Panoramico de la Habana",

Subject: Havana, Cuba

Period: 1940 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
23.8 x 20.4 inches
60.5 x 51.8 cm
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This bird’s-eye plan of Havana by Ramiro Iglesias was published by the Cuban Tourist Commission for an American audience. It graphically illustrates the city with important buildings and points of interest drawn with a three-dimensional effect which are keyed to a legend at right. A few places of note include the National Capitol, President’s Palace, Morro Castle and La Cabana Fortress. A small street index is located on verso. First edition. Folds into printed wrappers (4.9 x 7.3”).

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Condition: B+

Issued folding on a clean sheet with a few minor fold separations. There is a manuscript name and note on the front wrapper.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $60

Closed on 6/19/2024

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