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Auction 125, Lot 410

"Plan Scenographique de la Cite des Rois ou Lima Capitale de Royaume de Perou", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Peru

Period: 1764 (circa)

Publication: Le Petit Atlas Maritime

Color: Black & White

Size:
12.5 x 7.6 inches
31.8 x 19.3 cm
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Terrific copper engraved plan of the fortified city of Lima, the capital of Peru. Key at right locates 70 features on the map including cathedrals, universities and colleges, monasteries, hotels, and more.

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Condition: A

Later impression on thick hand laid paper with full margins.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 9/24/2008

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