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Auction 141, Lot 354

"Brazil", Lucas, Fielding

Subject: Brazil

Period: 1823 (published)

Publication: A General Atlas…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.3 x 11.3 inches
23.6 x 28.7 cm
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A detailed map of Brazil depicting cities, regions, mountains, and the extensive river system. Lucas' General Atlas is known as one of the finest general atlases produced in the U.S. at the time, due to the high quality paper, superior engraving quality, and attractive coloring style. Drawn by Lucas and engraved by Young and Delleker.

References: Phillips (Atlases) #742-101.

Condition: A

Original color on watermarked paper with wide, clean margins and a chip in top left corner, far from map.

Estimate: $180 - $210

Unsold

Closed on 9/5/2012

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