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Auction 152, Lot 369
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"A Plan of the City of Lima", Andrews, John

Subject: Lima, Peru

Period: 1792 (circa)

Publication: A Collection of Plans of the Most Capital Cities of Every Empire...

Color: Black & White

Size:
9.6 x 6.4 inches
24.4 x 16.3 cm
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This handsome bird's-eye plan of Lima features nice detail of the fortified city. A key identifies 70 places of interest, including several colleges, a hospital, and locations of religious significance. The decorative title cartouche shows a pastoral scene with two men climbing trees.

References: Phillips (A) #56-41.

Condition: B+

On a watermarked sheet with wide margins and light scattered foxing. There are binding holes in the left blank margin, away from the image.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/18/2015

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