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Auction 148, Lot 710

"Carte de l'Inde en Deca du Gange Comprenant l'Indoustan &c. Suivant les Cartes les Plus Recentes...", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Northern India, Pakistan, Afghanistan & Nepal

Period: 1752 (dated)

Publication: Prevost's Histoire Generale des Voyages

Color: Black & White

Size:
13.5 x 9.1 inches
34.3 x 23.1 cm
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This map depicts the northern section of the Indian subcontinent and includes present-day Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, and Tibet, in addition to northern India. It features regions, towns and cities, rivers, topographical detail, and a few geographical notes, and is adorned with two cartouches, containing the title and distance scales, respectively.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding with light scattered foxing and a hint of toning.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $50

Closed on 2/19/2014

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