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Auction 106, Lot 547

"Oceanie", Levasseur, Victor

Subject: South Pacific

Period: 1845 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.7 x 11.2 inches
42.4 x 28.4 cm
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An attractive map from one of the last decorative atlases of the nineteenth century. The map covers the entire South Pacific including Australia and New Zealand and Southeast Asia. The surrounding steel engraved scenes feature the natives of the region, portraits of French explorers and a harbor vignette.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $170 - $220

Unsold

Closed on 3/3/2004

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