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Auction 113, Lot 802

"Isles de Salomon", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: Pacific - Salomon Islands

Period: 1683 (circa)

Publication: Description de l'Univers

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.2 x 6 inches
10.7 x 15.2 cm
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A well engraved chart that reflects the contemporary ambiguity of the Solomon Islands and their connection, along with New Zealand, to the southern continent. The region between New Zealand and the Salomon Islands is here called Terre de Quir. Decorated with several sailing ships in the fully engraved sea, and a ribbon-style title cartouche floating in the sky.

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Condition: A

Nice impression with modern coloring. One small spot, else fine.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $160

Closed on 12/7/2005

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