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Auction 134, Lot 642

"Von Canton bis Macao u. HongKong [on sheet with] Von Canton bis zur Boca - Tigris", Petermann, Augustus Herman

Subject: Hong Kong & Macao

Period: 1858 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
16.6 x 9.5 inches
42.2 x 24.1 cm
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Two plans on one sheet. On the left are Hong Kong and Macao with the vicinity extending up to the river to include Canton. The map on the right is a detailed view of Canton and the extensive river delta below to include the city of Anunghoy. At upper right is an inset plan providing an even more detailed look at Anunghoy. The entire sheet is titled "De Canton-Strom Meistens nach den Englischen Aufnahmen von 1840-1857…" above the upper neatline. An uncommon map that is rarely offered.

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Condition: A

Folding as issued.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $230

Closed on 12/1/2010

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