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Auction 138, Lot 834
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"Carte Particuliere des Costes de L'Afrique qui Comprend le Royaume de Maroc…", Mortier, Pierre

Subject: Western Africa

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication: Neptune Francois

Color: Hand Color

Size:
33.3 x 21.8 inches
84.6 x 55.4 cm
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This striking, large chart features the coast of Morocco. It shows the region from Cabo de Spartel to Cabo de Nao. There is good detail along the coastline of ports and soundings, but there is little inland information except for Ville de Maroc. The chart is filled with rhumb lines and two compass roses, with north oriented to the left. On two sheets, joined.

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Condition: B+

There is some faint centerfold toning, some light offsetting in the image, and light scattered foxing.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $220

Closed on 12/7/2011

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