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Auction 117, Lot 830

"Royaume de Congo, &c.", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Central Africa

Period: 1699 (published)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.5 x 7.9 inches
26.7 x 20.1 cm
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Attractive map of Gabon, the Congo and Angola from Cape Lopez and Sao Tomé to approximately the border with present-day Namibia. The map is fully engraved with mountains, rivers, forests and trails and decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. Engraved by Anthony d' Winter.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $110 - $150

Sold for: $150

Closed on 12/6/2006

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