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Auction 100, Lot 287

"Chart of the Channell", Mount & Page

Subject: English Channel

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.9 x 16.8 inches
53.1 x 42.7 cm
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Fine, decorative sea chart of the English Channel engraved by Francis Lamb. The large title cartouche incorporates a trumpeting angel, two putti and two coats of arms.

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Condition: B

Some faint discoloration. Expert and invisible repair of a couple of tears in margins. Good margins all around.

Estimate: $500 - $550

Sold for: $475

Closed on 9/12/2002

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