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"Carte de l'Isle de la Martinique Colonie Francoise de l'une des Isles Antilles de l'Amerique...", Delisle/Buache
Subject: Martinique
Period: 1779 (dated)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
23.7 x 18.5 inches
60.2 x 47 cm
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A large chart of the island engraved to show mountains, rivers, settlements, churches, roads and forts. The three divisions of the island are delineated, designating areas for the Jesuits, Cappuchins and the Dominicans. The chart includes a key, three distance scales, rhumb lines and three compass roses. Engraved by Delahaye with Buache's imprint below neatline at lower right.
References:
Condition: B+
Contemporary outline color on watermarked paper. There is light toning and minor foxing.
Estimate: $240 - $300
Current High Bid:
$0
Reserve: Reserve Not Met
Next Bid: $120
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