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Auction 106, Lot 418

"[Lot of 2] Carte des pais Habites par les Samojedes et Ostiacs [together with] Carte du Detroit de Waeigats ou de Nassau", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Russia

Period: 1760 (circa)

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Color: Black & White

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First (9.5 x 6.2") is a map of Novaya Zemlya and the Russian mainland opposite. Second (12 x 7.7") is a map of the strait between Novaya Zemlya and the mainland of Russia, discovered by the Dutch in 1594. Both with decorative cartouches.

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Condition: A

First with slight uneven toning, else fine.

Estimate: $90 - $140

Sold for: $75

Closed on 3/3/2004

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