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Auction 114, Lot 320

"Kaart van het Eiland Jamaika", Bachiene, Willem Albert

Subject: Jamaica

Period: 1785 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.3 x 8.2 inches
31.2 x 20.8 cm
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Uncommon and very attractive map of Jamaica. The mountains are boldly engraved and there is nice detail of the river systems. The parishes are named but boundaries are not shown. Adorned with a handsome title cartouche.

References:

Condition: A

Faint damp stain in blank margin and paper edges slightly trimmed, else fine.

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $150

Closed on 3/1/2006

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