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Auction 105, Lot 489

"L'Isle Formose et Partie des Costes de la Chine…", Bellin/Van Schley

Subject: Taiwan

Period: 1756 (circa)

Publication: Provost's Historie Generale des Voyages

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11 x 9 inches
27.9 x 22.9 cm
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Uncommon and charming map of Taiwan with place names and topography. Most place names are in both French and German. Rococo-style title cartouche.

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Condition: A

Fine impression and later coloring.

Estimate: $300 - $350

Sold for: $325

Closed on 12/3/2003

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