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Auction 140, Lot 831

"Mapa de la Parte del Norte del Mar del Sur…", Anon.

Subject: North Pacific Ocean

Period: 1788 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
13.4 x 10.5 inches
34 x 26.7 cm
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This Spanish map is based upon Cook's earlier maps and includes the routes of various explorers including Cook, Hearn, and the route of the Spanish from Mexico to the Philippines. North America is left largely blank except for some place names along the coast including Albion and C. Mendocino.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding on watermarked paper with a hint of offsetting and one tiny hole at bottom center.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $100

Closed on 5/23/2012

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