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Auction 145, Lot 767

"Charte von einem Theile der Ost-Kuste von Africa...", Geographisches Institut

Subject: Southeastern Africa

Period: 1809 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.7 x 16.2 inches
29.7 x 41.1 cm
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A rare map of the southeastern coast of Africa and Madagascar, including the Comoros Islands. There is good detail of the interior of Madagascar, showing political divisions, rivers, and topography.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding on bluish paper with a binding trim at bottom left, light soiling, and a few minor extraneous creases.

Estimate: $180 - $220

Sold for: $130

Closed on 6/12/2013

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