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Auction 102, Lot 272

"Plan der Insulen Guadeloupe und Marie Galante", Raspe, Gabriel Nikolaus

Subject: Guadeloupe

Period: 1765 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14 x 8.5 inches
35.6 x 21.6 cm
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Early color enhances this map of the islands. Columbus named Marie Galante for his ship in 1493. Maps by Raspe are uncommon and rarely found.

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Condition: B

Two spots, else very good.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $210

Closed on 3/5/2003

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