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Auction 196, Lot 339

"Carte de la Guiane pour Servir a l'Histoire Philosophique & Politique des Etablissemens et du Commerce des Europeens dans les Deux Indes", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana

Period: 1773 (dated)

Publication: Raynal's Histoire Philosophique et Politique…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.4 x 9.1 inches
31.5 x 23.1 cm
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Very attractive chart showing the northeast coast of South America from west of the Essequibo River to Cap de Nord, just above the entrance to the Amazon River. The primary harbors of Paramaribo and Cayenne are identified, with only mountains & rivers appearing inland. A note in the interior states that the interior of the land is not well known. Adorned with a compass rose and a simple title cartouche. Engraved by A. van Krevelt.

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Condition: A

Fine contemporary color with faint stains in blank margins.

Estimate: $80 - $95

Sold for: $45

Closed on 2/7/2024

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