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Auction 91, Lot 322

"A General Map of the East Indies and that part of China where the Europeans have any Settlements or commonly any Trade"

Subject: China and Southeast Asia

Period: 1780 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
16.5 x 11.7 inches
41.9 x 29.7 cm
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Finely engraved and detailed map covering from India through southern China and all of the East Indies and the Philippines. Many small islands named. Floral decorative title cartouche and compass rose. Printers crease near center. Map was originally issued folded. It has been trimmed and laid on a sheet of 18th century paper.

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Condition: B

Estimate: $240 - $275

Sold for: $170

Closed on 6/14/2000

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