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Auction 123, Lot 433

"Land-Kaart van het Eiland en de Volkplanting van Cayenne aan de Kust van Zuid-America", Tirion, Isaac

Subject: French Guiana

Period: 1769 (circa)

Publication: Nieuwe en Beknopte Hand-Atlas

Color: Black & White

Size:
16.3 x 14 inches
41.4 x 35.6 cm
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An attractive and detailed map of Cayenne in French Guiana. The large inset at upper right is a terrific example of a fortified castle. The map locates towns, villages, churches and more. Embellished with a rococo-style cartouche and a pair of compass roses.

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Condition: A

Crisp impression on bright paper, with full margins less binding trim at right, as issued.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/20/2008

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