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Auction 117, Lot 369

"Audience de Guatimala", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Central America

Period: 1699 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11 x 7.2 inches
27.9 x 18.3 cm
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Lovely map that illustrates the region from the Yucatan to the Golfo de Panama. It is nicely detailed, although much of the topography is still incorrect. Lago de Nicaragua has an east-west orientation. It is beautifully engraved and adorned with a decorative title cartouche.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $210

Closed on 12/6/2006

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