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Auction 138, Lot 819

"A General View of Tunis, a Celebrated Town in Barbary", Millar, George H.

Subject: Tunis, Tunisia

Period: 1782 (published)

Publication: New Complete & Universal System of Geography

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.5 x 7.8 inches
29.2 x 19.8 cm
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A lovely view of the important port city of Tunis, depicting the fortifications around the city and numerous ships in the sea. Engraved by Sherwin and published by Alexander Hogg.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) #G.Mill-1a.

Condition: A

Light soiling and toning in blank margins.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 12/7/2011

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