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Auction 107, Lot 242

"Jamaica", Tallis, John

Subject: Jamaica

Period: 1851 (circa)

Publication: Illustrated Atlas of the World

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.5 x 10 inches
34.3 x 25.4 cm
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Very attractive chart of the island with good detail throughout. Features five large and nicely engraved vignettes: Port Royal Harbour, Kingston, Port Antonio, Sugar Mill, a flying fish and the seal of the colony.

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Condition: A

Good impression and coloring. With better than normal borders for this issue. Hint of centerfold toning and a soft crease along centerfold.

Estimate: $120 - $140

Sold for: $120

Closed on 6/9/2004

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