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Auction 105, Lot 116
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"A New Map of the only useful and frequented part of New Found Land", Kitchin, Thomas

Subject: Newfoundland

Period: 1762 (published)

Publication: London Magazine

Color: Black & White

Size:
9.5 x 7 inches
24.1 x 17.8 cm
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Uncommon and crisply engraved chart with details mostly along the coast. Shows the southern 90% of the island up to Cape Rich. Locates Widows Bank, the Great Fishing Bank, Madelaine Isles, etc. Interior areas "are entirely unknown." Compass Rose and cartouche ornament the map.

References: Jolly LOND-215.

Condition: A

Good impression on hand laid paper.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $140

Closed on 12/3/2003

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