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Auction 198, Lot 296

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"Carte des Isles Antilles ou du Vent, avec la Partie Orientale des Isles sous le Vent", Bonne, Rigobert

Subject: Lesser Antilles

Period: 1780 (circa)

Publication: Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.8 x 12.7 inches
22.4 x 32.3 cm
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This well engraved copperplate chart details the Windward Islands and the eastern Leeward Islands. It extends to include about half of Puerto Rico, the northern portion of Venezuela, and all of Trinidad. There are seven different distance scales. Engraved by Andre.

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Condition: B

A crisp impression on watermarked paper with a 1.75" abrasion with image loss at top (St. Kitts and Nevis) and marginal soiling.

Estimate: $80 - $110

Sold for: $41

Closed on 6/19/2024

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