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"Regioni Polari Paragonate Secondo Gli Ultimi Viaggi", Rossi, Luigi

Subject: Polar

Period: 1824 (circa)

Publication: Nuovo Atlante di Geografia Universale...

Color: Black & White

Size:
15.4 x 8.4 inches
39.1 x 21.3 cm
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This uncommon Italian map depicts the north and south poles in two hemispheres on one sheet. Only the continental outlines are delineated, shown with basic topography and a few place names. The routes of MacKenzie and Hearn are identified in North America, while Captain Cook’s tracks are prominently shown around the South Pole. Engraved by Caniani and published by by Batelli & Fanfani.

References: Phillips (Atlases) #739-4.

Condition: A

A sharp impression on a bright sheet with a light dampstain at top left and two tears in the top margin that have been closed on verso with archival tape, one of which just passes the neatline at top right.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $55

Closed on 11/20/2024

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