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Auction 141, Lot 664
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"A Chart of North-West Coast of Borneo from Balambangan to Borneo Proper Survey'd in the Sloop Endeavour by James Barton", Sayer & Bennett

Subject: Borneo, Indonesia

Period: 1780 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18 x 20.3 inches
45.7 x 51.6 cm
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This sea chart depicts the coastline from the northern tip of Borneo to Labuan Island in the south. The waters are filled with soundings, navigational hazards and safe anchorages. There are numerous names noted along the coast, while the inland is left blank with the exception of Kenney-Balloo (Mount Kinabalu).

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Condition: B+

Minor soiling with a few creases. There is old, faded manuscript writing in bottom blank margin.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Unsold

Closed on 9/5/2012

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