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Auction 88, Lot 325

"Africa"

Subject: Africa

Period: 1850 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.7 x 9.7 inches
32.3 x 24.6 cm
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Decorative map of the continent with accurate detail for the period. Surrounded in an engraved border with five uncolored vignettes including an Arab family of Algeria, Bedouin Arabs encampment, Korranna Hottentots, Bosjesman Hottentots and St. Helena. Bit of light foxing.

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Condition: B

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $150

Closed on 10/2/1999

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