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Auction 93, Lot 161

"Carte du Golphe du Mexique et des Isles de l'Amerique", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean

Period: 1754 (dated)

Publication: l'Histoire Generale des Voyages

Color: Black & White

Size:
15 x 10.7 inches
38.1 x 27.2 cm
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Charming map of the islands of the Caribbean, which includes those parts of the United States & Mexico that border the Gulf of Mexico, Central America, and the northern coastline of South America. Routes of several explorers are shown with many coastal place names.

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Condition: B

Binder's trim to 1/8" of neatline and a tiny binding tear, else clean and crisp impression.

Estimate: $375 - $425

Sold for: $400

Closed on 12/6/2000

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