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Auction 123, Lot 407

"Aanhangzel Tot de Antilles Eilanden, uit de Engelsche Kaarten Getrokken", Bonne/Bachiene

Subject: Lesser Antilles

Period: 1785 (circa)

Publication: Atlas, tot opheldering der hedendaagsche historie

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.3 x 12.5 inches
21.1 x 31.8 cm
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This scarce Dutch map is composed of ten maps. The top map is a fine chart of the Virgin Islands covering from Porto Rico to St. Martin. The nine small maps below include Barbados, St. Christopher, Antigua, St. Lucia, Grenada, Tobago, etc. A rococo-style cartouche adorns the map.

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Condition: B+

There are a few light spots in the bottom right corner.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/20/2008

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