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Auction 118, Lot 440

"Carte de l'Isthme de Panama et des Provinces de Veragua Terre Ferme et Darien…", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Panama

Period: 1754 (dated)

Publication: l' Histoire Generale des Voyages

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.5 x 7.6 inches
29.2 x 19.3 cm
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An attractive, small map featuring good detail of Panama many years before the creation of the Canal and Lake Bayano. Numerous place names including S. Yago on the Azuevo Peninsula, Portobelo, St. Marie, Panama, etc. Extends to include the Gulf of Darien. Adorned with a delicate title cartouche.

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Condition: A

With folds as issued. Binding trim in top right margin, as published.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $110

Closed on 3/6/2007

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