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Auction 149, Lot 341

"Charte von Westindien und einem Theile von Sudamerica",

Subject: Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean

Period: 1809 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
27.3 x 18.7 inches
69.3 x 47.5 cm
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Map of the Gulf of Mexico covering the region from Florida to northern South America. The map shows good detail of topography, the river systems and place names. A key at bottom identifies the possessions of the United States, Spanish, French, English, Dutch, Germans and Swedes. The map was issued by the Kunste un Industrie Compoires, and engraved by Kuhn.

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Condition: B+

Watermarked paper with one small rust spot, light soiling, and narrow margins at left and right, as issued.

Estimate: $250 - $325

Sold for: $90

Closed on 5/21/2014

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