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Auction 104, Lot 301

"A Map of Guiana &c.", Stedman, George

Subject: Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana

Period: 1796 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.4 x 7.7 inches
44.2 x 19.6 cm
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Colorful map of the region with good topographical and watershed detail. Figurative cartouche shows a Negro in chains. Most likely from John Gabriel Stedman's Narrative of a five years expedition, against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam..., published in 1796.

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Condition: B

On thick paper with full modern color. Some fold splits with old paper repairs on verso.

Estimate: $120 - $160

Sold for: $90

Closed on 9/10/2003

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