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Auction 113, Lot 127

"Newfoundland and Nova Scotia", Tallis, John

Subject: Canada

Period: 1845 (circa)

Publication: Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.8 x 10 inches
32.5 x 25.4 cm
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A lovely engraved map with vignettes of St. Johns, and steam and sailing ships in the Cod Fishery off Newfoundland. This is the earlier edition without the provincial seals. Decorative border.

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Condition: B

A little scattered toning, heavier in margins and border. Close trimmed at bottom, as issued.

Estimate: $90 - $120

Sold for: $140

Closed on 12/7/2005

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