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Auction 118, Lot 449

"West Indies", Kitchin, Thomas

Subject: Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean

Period: 1760 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
11.5 x 7 inches
29.2 x 17.8 cm
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Handsome, small map of the West Indies and the Gulf of Mexico showing an odd, pointy Florida. The map includes the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti/Dominica, the Windward and Leeward Islands, the northern tip of South America, and Central America. The map is decorated with a cartouche showing items being traded.

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Condition: B

Dark impression with folds as issued. Couple of small creases. Right margin chipped, but still sufficient for framing.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $170

Closed on 3/6/2007

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