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Auction 91, Lot 324

"The Philippine Islands and others of the East Indies According to ye Newest Observations", Moll, Herman

Subject: Southeast Asia

Period: 1745 (circa)

Publication: A Collection of Voyages and Travels…

Color: Black & White

Size:
10 x 7 inches
25.4 x 17.8 cm
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A nice map of the islands of the Philippines and Indonesia, with many of the smaller islands named. Several notations concerning the spices for which these islands were famous. Title contained in simple block. In right margin is an old manuscript ink notation concerning the discoveries of Capt. Cook in the islands of Tahiti and New Zealand. Some damp stain and light foxing in margins.

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Condition: B

Estimate: $300 - $350

Unsold

Closed on 6/14/2000

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