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Auction 147, Lot 332

"Landkaart van de Volkplantingen Suriname en Berbice", Tirion, Isaac

Subject: Suriname and Guyana

Period: 1769 (published)

Publication: Hedendaagsche Historie of Tegenwoordige Staat van Amerika…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.8 x 13.2 inches
40.1 x 33.5 cm
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Handsome and very detailed map of the Dutch colonies of Suriname and Berbice. The plans show the rich plantations, roads and villages. Inset at top is a large plan of Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname. The chart is oriented with north at bottom by two compass roses.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding, now pressed with minor offsetting and a few small spots of foxing in the image.

Estimate: $220 - $250

Unsold

Closed on 11/20/2013

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