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Auction 110, Lot 672

"Natal and Kaffraria", Tallis, John

Subject: Africa - Southern

Period: 1845 (circa)

Publication: Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.7 x 14 inches
24.6 x 35.6 cm
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A decorative and beautifully engraved map that covers the region from Fredricksburg to Delagoa Bay. Features a large vignette of Port Natal and Town of Durban, plus another of the Entrance to Port Natal and the Seal of Natal. Surrounded by a delicately engraved and decorative border. Borders and vignettes uncolored, as issued.

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Condition: B

Original outline coloring. A hint of toning along top border at right. Close trimmed at top and bottom, as issued.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $110

Closed on 3/2/2005

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