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Auction 116, Lot 821

"Pays, et Coste des Caffres: Empires de Monomotapa Monoemugi, &c.", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Africa - Southern

Period: 1699 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.3 x 7.9 inches
28.7 x 20.1 cm
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Charming map of the southern part of Africa fully engraved with mountains, several large rivers and lakes. The kingdom of Monomotapa covers most of the interior and a city of the same name sits on the bank of the Spiritus River. Engraved by A. de Winter.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $300 - $350

Sold for: $220

Closed on 9/20/2006

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