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Auction 119, Lot 842

"'T Eilandt van Madagascar of van St. Laurens…", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Madagascar

Period: 1705 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.5 x 7.5 inches
24.1 x 19.1 cm
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Crisply engraved map portraying Madagascar and the coast of Mozambique. There is great detail of the surrounding islands and navigation hazards in the Gulf of Mozambique. The decorative cartouche is topped with a colorful bunch of fruit.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $130 - $160

Sold for: $210

Closed on 5/9/2007

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