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Auction 124, Lot 346

"The Bahamas on Mercator Projection", Stanford, Edward

Subject: Bahamas

Period: 1890 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
24 x 19.6 inches
61 x 49.8 cm
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An interesting and very uncommon chart of the Bahamas extending to a portion of Florida's coast and the central area of Cuba. There are insets of the island of New Providence and a city plan of Nassau. The soundings, hazards and anchorages are noted throughout the map and insets.

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Condition: A

Delicate original color on a sheet with generous margins, notched for a large atlas. Faintly toned along the centerfold, else near fine.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $170

Closed on 5/7/2008

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