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Auction 101, Lot 260

"Plans de la Baye du bon Success dans le Detroit de le Maire [on sheet with] Carte de la partie S. E. de la Terre de Feu…", Cook, James (Capt.)

Subject: South America - Southern

Period: 1774 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
14 x 12 inches
35.6 x 30.5 cm
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Two maps and four elevations on one sheet. The maps provide a detailed view of the important sea passage around South America. Charts are complete with soundings, anchorages and navigational hazards. Both with decorative title cartouches. Engraved by Benard.

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Condition: A

Faint offsetting that can easily be erased.

Estimate: $100 - $140

Sold for: $85

Closed on 12/4/2002

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