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Auction 98, Lot 68

"Nieuwe Kaart van het Westelykste Deel der Weereld, dienende tot aanwyzing van de Scheepstogten der Nederlanderen Naar Westindie…", Tirion, Isaac

Subject: Western Hemisphere

Period: 1754 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.2 x 13.2 inches
36.1 x 33.5 cm
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Attractive map of the Americas that also includes a good bit of western Europe and Africa. A Northwest Passage is shown through North America, beginning at the Great Lakes and ending in a large river emptying into the Pacific at about 50 deg. N. Simple block style title and attractive compass rose.

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Condition: A+

Superb condition and color.

Estimate: $325 - $375

Sold for: $275

Closed on 3/6/2002

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