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Auction 116, Lot 817

"Le Zanguebar Tire de Sanut &c. [on sheet with] Partie du Zanguebar ou Sont les Costes d'Ajan et d'Abex &c.", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Africa - Eastern

Period: 1699 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.8 x 6.5 inches
27.4 x 16.5 cm
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This attractive map, in two parts, covers the east coast of Africa from Mozambique to the Red Sea showing the prosperous trading ports. Each map has a decorative title cartouche.

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Condition: A

Bit of minor printer's ink offsetting, else fine.

Estimate: $130 - $180

Sold for: $90

Closed on 9/20/2006

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