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Auction 129, Lot 440

"Le Detroit de Magellan", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Southern South America

Period: 1700 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.3 x 8.8 inches
33.8 x 22.4 cm
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This attractive map provides excellent detail of the coastlines, soundings, anchorages and navigational hazards of the Strait of Magellan. The title is enclosed in a large drape style cartouche. Finely engraved by Charles Inselin.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $275 - $325

Sold for: $200

Closed on 9/23/2009

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