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Auction 92, Lot 232

"A Chart of the Southern Extremity of America", Anon.

Subject: Southern South America

Period: 1775 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
19.9 x 17 inches
50.5 x 43.2 cm
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An interesting copper engraved sea chart published by William Straham and Thomas Cadell. Details along coastlines complete with soundings. Includes the Falkland Islands and an inset of "Part of Staten Land". Shows the tracks of an unnamed voyage dated 1775.

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Condition: B

Issued folded, now presses and re-margined at binding side. Bit of light foxing.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $110

Closed on 9/13/2000

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