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Auction 110, Lot 291

"Carte de l'Amerique Meridionale", Delamarche, Charles Francois

Subject: South America

Period: 1838 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.1 x 16 inches
28.2 x 40.6 cm
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Copper engraved map of the continent, showing the extent of the Amazon River system, as it was then known. Includes the island of Juan Fernandez and the Falklands. Special attention has been made to naming and locating all the river systems in the continent, as well as the topography. Fancy scroll lettering in title.

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Condition: B

Delicately engraved on strong paper. Faded original outline color.

Estimate: $70 - $90

Unsold

Closed on 3/2/2005

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