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Auction 103, Lot 239
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"Het Westindisch Eiland Martenique Volgens de Nieuwste Waarneemingen in Kaart Gebragt", Tirion, Isaac

Subject: Martinique

Period: 1760 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.5 x 12 inches
36.8 x 30.5 cm
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Fine, decorative map of the island filled with good detail of roads, topography, soundings, villages, windmills, and plantations. The title cartouche incorporates the distance scales and is garnished with sugar cane. A small compass rose completes the composition.

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Condition: A

Small puncture in blank margin, well away from map. Original color.

Estimate: $275 - $325

Sold for: $230

Closed on 6/11/2003

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