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Auction 131, Lot 868

"Partie Occidentale d'Afrique ou se Trouve les Isles Canaries, et du Cap Verd…", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Western Africa

Period: 1705 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Curieux

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.8 x 8.8 inches
32.5 x 22.4 cm
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This uncommon map of western Africa provides a surprising amount of information. The Canary and Cape Verde Islands are prominently featured, as are the kingdoms along the Guinee coast that were so important to European trade.

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Condition: A

Sharp impression printed on ivory toned paper. There is an ink stain in the bottom margin.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Sold for: $100

Closed on 3/17/2010

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