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Auction 148, Lot 684

"Carte des Isles Philippines Dressee sur la Carte Espagnole du R.P. Murillo de Velarde 2e Feuille...", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Philippines

Period: 1752 (dated)

Publication: Prevost's Histoire Generale des Voyages

Color: Black & White

Size:
11.9 x 8.3 inches
30.2 x 21.1 cm
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Attractive map depicts the southern islands of the Philippine archipelago, including Mindanao, Palawan, Panay, and part of Borneo. The map has good detail throughout and is adorned by a lovely rococo-style title cartouche.

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Condition: B+

Minor toning in the blank margins and a few faint spots.

Estimate: $180 - $210

Sold for: $130

Closed on 2/19/2014

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