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Auction 90, Lot 174
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"Plan de la Baye du Bon Succes dan le Detroit de le Maire/Carte de la partie S.E. de la Terre de Feu comprenant le Detroit de le Maire et une partie de la Terre des Etats, par le Leint. J. Cook 1769"

Subject: South America, southern

Period: 1770 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
14 x 11.7 inches
35.6 x 29.7 cm
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Attractive sheet containing two detailed maps and a series of four coastal views. The maps are fully engraved to note vegetation, soundings and the route of Capt. Cook through the Le Maire Straight. Each map includes a delicately engraved title cartouche and a fleur-de-lys. Folding as issued.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $75 - $100

Sold for: $130

Closed on 3/15/2000

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