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Auction 100, Lot 244

"Carte de l'Isle de la Martinique", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Martinique

Period: 1758 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.8 x 7.8 inches
30 x 19.8 cm
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Terrific map of the island showing mountains, roads, towns, forts, anchorages and dozens of place names. Decorated with a rococo-style cartouche and fleur-de-lys.

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Condition: A

Crisp impression and handsome coloring. Good margins.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $100

Closed on 9/12/2002

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