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Auction 102, Lot 282

"South America, Drawn and Engrav'd from the best Maps & Charts", Kitchin, Thomas

Subject: South America

Period: 1773 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.2 x 13.2 inches
36.1 x 33.5 cm
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Very finely engraved chart of the continent. Good detail of rivers and mountains. Much of the Amazonia region and some of Brazil is mostly blank. Includes the Gallipogos Isles and part of Central America. Decorative cartouche is fully colored, map in outline color.

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Condition: A

Folding, as issued with soft crease along one fold. Binding trim, far from map.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $110

Closed on 3/5/2003

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