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Auction 149, Lot 693

"Coutumes Moeurs & Habillemens des Peuples qui Habitent aux Environs du Cap de Bonne Esperance avec une Description des Animaux et Reptiles qui se Trouvent dans ce Pais", Chatelain, Henry Abraham

Subject: Southern Africa

Period: 1713 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Historique

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.4 x 14.9 inches
44.2 x 37.8 cm
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This fascinating sheet focuses on the Cape of Good Hope and the region surrounding it. At top is a small map of South Africa with a few place names, rivers, and depictions of indigenous animals. A large mountain and forested area on the map is labeled Namaquas. The map is a close copy of one published by Guy Tachard in a travel book of Africa in 1686. Surrounding the map are columns of text describing the region and engravings of native African people (Hottentots and Namaquas). The bottom half of the sheet depicts 8 different types of animals from the region with additional descriptions, including a rhinoceros, a horned snake, a chameleon, a deer, and several types of lizards.

References: Norwich #166.

Condition: A

A full sheet with attractive color and a hint of toning.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $300

Closed on 5/21/2014

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