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Auction 201, Lot 241
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"Piano della Citta, e Porto di Sant. Agostino", Pazzi, Giuseppe

Subject: St. Augustine, Florida

Period: 1763 (circa)

Publication: Il Gazzettiere Americano

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.4 x 7.9 inches
29 x 20.1 cm
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This is a scarce and very detailed plan of the port and harbor of St. Augustine with the city shown in a simple block plan with heavy surrounding fortifications. The plan features soundings, fortifications, anchorages, rivers, etc. Map locates Fort Piccolo, Fort Negro, the battery defending the mouth of the port, a sentinel, several roads, and Native Indian cities. North is oriented to the right by a fleur-de-lys. Distance scale is in Italian miles. Engraved by Giuseppe Pazzi and drawn by Viol. Vanni.

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Condition: A

A nice impression, issued folding on a bright sheet with marginal foxing.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $150

Closed on 11/20/2024

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