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Auction 113, Lot 732

"[Lot of 3] Chart of the Coromandel Coast …Sheet No. 1 [and] Sheet No. 2 [and] Sheet No. 3", Fell, William

Subject: India

Period: 1848 (dated)

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Color: Black & White

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Detailed set of large sea charts covering the Indian coastline from just above Vishakhapatnam to Madras. Sheet 1 covers from Latitude 16° 30' to 18° 05' North, including Coringah Bay & Santipilly Shoal (30.5 x 25"). Sheet 2 covers from Latitude 15° to 16° 30' N. (37.5 x 23") and Sheet 3 covers from Latitude 13° to 15° N. (24 x 30"). The charts were drawn by Lt. William Fell of the Indian Navy and engraved by J. & C. Walker. Backed with linen, apparently as issued.

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Condition: B

Couple of minor stains, otherwise very good.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $140

Closed on 12/7/2005

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