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Auction 115, Lot 708

"Isle de Madagascar Autrement Isle de St. Laurent", Bellin/Van Schley

Subject: Madagascar

Period: 1747 (dated)

Publication: Histoire Generale des Voyages…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9 x 11.8 inches
22.9 x 30 cm
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Decorative map of Madagascar with fine detail of the mountainous topography, rivers, towns, sand bars and harbors. This version is adorned with a delicate title cartouche with a Nota cartouche occupying the opposite corner. Dutch title at bottom: Eiland Madagaskar, of St. Laurens…

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $210 - $275

Sold for: $160

Closed on 6/21/2006

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