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Auction 113, Lot 321

"A Plan of the Siege of the Havana, Drawn by an Officer on the Spot", Cary, John

Subject: Cuba

Period: 1781 (published)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
9 x 6.8 inches
22.9 x 17.3 cm
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Great plan of the harbor and region around Havana. Shows ship locations, General Elliot's camp, Governor's Fort, Col. How's Camp, the Besieging Camp, the walled cities of Morro, Puntal, Havana and more. Engraved by J. Cary and published by Jason Macgowan & William Davis.

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Condition: A

Mat burn in blank margins and remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $120 - $180

Sold for: $160

Closed on 12/7/2005

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