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Auction 152, Lot 321

"[Lot of 2] West Indies [and] West Indies",

Subject: Caribbean

Period: 1855-56 (dated)

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Color: Hand Color

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A nice pair of mid-nineteenth century maps of the Caribbean including all of the Windward, Leeward and Bahama Island groups. Lists numerous cities and extends to include parts of Mexico, Central and South America. Both maps are enclosed by a scroll border.

A. West Indies, Charles Desilver, dated 1856 (15.9 x 10.8").

B. West Indies, by J.H. Colton & Co., , dated 1855 (16.0 x 12.9").

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Condition: A

Minor toning and soiling mostly confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $50

Closed on 2/18/2015

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