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Auction 95, Lot 314

"Sketch of the Typa and Macao", Hogg, Alexander

Subject: Macao

Period: 1784 (published)

Publication: A New, Authentic and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World…

Color: Black & White

Size:
8.4 x 13.5 inches
21.3 x 34.3 cm
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Detailed and very attractively rendered chart including the city and islands to the south and west. Details include rocks, shoals, soundings, watering places and more. Notes and references including, "Harbour of Macao is drawn by the Eye…". Embellished with a lovely sea-goddess with at the bottom and military flags and armament at the top. Includes a facsimile of the source title page.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $50 - $60

Sold for: $85

Closed on 6/13/2001

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