Current Auction
"Afrique", Sanson, Nicolas
Subject: Africa
Period: 1735 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Black & White
Size:
6.5 x 5.8 inches
16.5 x 14.7 cm
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This is a later edition of Sanson's map that was first issued in 1683. It covers all of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, the Canary and Cape Verde Islands, Madagascar, as well as several other islands and a little of the coastline of Brazil. The Nile originates in two, spurious large lakes just north of the fictional Monts de la Lune. The title is enclosed in a wreath-style cartouche. Marked "Tom. 2. Pag. 1." at top right.
References: cf. Betz #129; cf. Pastoureau, SANSON I F bis.
Condition: B+
Issued folding with minor foxing and offsetting.
Estimate: $140 - $170
Current High Bid:
$0
Reserve: Reserve Not Met
Next Bid: $70
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