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Auction 135, Lot 358

"Les Isles Antilles, &c entre lesquelles sont les Lucayes, et les Caribes", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Caribbean

Period: 1690 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.2 x 8.2 inches
31 x 20.8 cm
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This is a reduced version of Sanson's impressive map of the Caribbean with excellent detail including the Bahamas and the southern tip of Florida. Decorated with a lovely title cartouche. Engraved by Anthony d'Winter for Dutch publication.

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Condition: A

Tiny holes along the centerfold are only visible when held up to strong light.

Estimate: $325 - $450

Sold for: $240

Closed on 2/16/2011

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