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Auction 114, Lot 163

"Cours du Fleuve Saint Louis depuis ses Embouchures jusqua la Riviere d'Iberville et Costes Voisines", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Colonial Gulf Coast - Louisiana

Period: 1764 (circa)

Publication: Petit Atlas Maritime

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.8 x 8.5 inches
35.1 x 21.6 cm
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Uncommon map of the Mississippi River delta and the coastline to Mobile Bay. Decorated with a fine compass rose and decorative title cartouche.

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Condition: B

Original color highlighting the water features of the map. Bit of minor offsetting and a couple of light stains.

Estimate: $700 - $750

Sold for: $500

Closed on 3/1/2006

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