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Auction 105, Lot 496
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"Sinus Gangeticus; Vulgo Golfo de Bengala Nova descriptio", Jansson, Jan

Subject: Southern Asia

Period: 1657 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.3 x 18.2 inches
54.1 x 46.2 cm
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Impressive map of the Bay of Bengal, east coast of India, all Sri Lanka and west coast of Burma. North is oriented to the right side of page. Embellished with sailing ships, compass roses, rhumb lines and a figurative cartouche.

References:

Condition: B

Good impression and coloring. Old repairs along centerfold, else very good.

Estimate: $450 - $550

Unsold

Closed on 12/3/2003

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