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Antique Map Auction Sale No. 121 - closed 9/26/2007

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Lot #354: "Map of the Route of Columbus on arriving among the Bahama Islands" D.G. Johnson

Antique map chart Map of the Route of Columbus on arriving among the B
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Estimate:
$200.00 - $250.00
Sold for: $130.00

Lot 354
By: D.G. Johnson
Subject: Bahamas
Date: 1828

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Condition: B+
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Color: hand color

Size: 19.5 x 14 inches
49.6 x 35.6 cm

This interesting map shows Columbus' route in extensive detail, and includes several notations regarding sightings, landings and who named certain islands. There are numerous place names, soundings and topographical features, although the interiors of the islands are largely blank. Printed at W. Hooker's Nautical Store , 202 Water Street , New York.

A crisp example professionally backed with fine tissue, with a nearly invisibly repaired 1" tear at lower right and another along fold at center.

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