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Auction 143, Lot 728

"De Philippynsche Eilanden [on sheet with] Ladronsche of Dieve Eilanden", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Philippines

Period: 1705 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.7 x 7.5 inches
24.6 x 19.1 cm
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Two interesting maps of the Philippines and Marianas on one sheet, each decorated with a beautiful title cartouche. The map describes many place names on the islands, and shows a bit of Borneo at the bottom and some of China's southern coastline at the top. It is decorated with a very lovely compass rose. Engraved by Antoine d'Winter. This map was published in the Dutch edition of Sanson's L'Asie en Plusieurs Cartes Nouvelles, et Exactes…

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Condition: A

Attractive color with faint offsetting.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 2/13/2013

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