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Auction 122, Lot 817

"Nouvelle Carte des Isles Carolines", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Caroline Islands

Period: 1785 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
15.4 x 7.8 inches
39.1 x 19.8 cm
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Very attractive map of the island chain with great detail of the individual islands and shoals. The rhumb lines and a delicately engraved cartouche complete the composition.

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Condition: B

A sound sheet with some irregular toning.

Estimate: $70 - $100

Sold for: $50

Closed on 12/5/2007

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