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Auction 155, Lot 365

"Carte de l'Isle de la Martinique Colonie Francoise de l'une des Isles Antilles de l'Amerique...", Delisle/Covens & Mortier

Subject: Martinique

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23.2 x 18.1 inches
58.9 x 46 cm
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A large chart of the island engraved to show mountains, rivers, settlements, churches, roads and forts. The three divisions of the island are delineated, designating areas for the Jesuits, Cappuchins and the Dominicans. The chart includes a key, three distance scales, rhumb lines and three compass roses. This edition was published by Covens & Mortier.

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Condition: A

A dark impression with attractive color on watermarked paper with a hint of offsetting.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Unsold

Closed on 11/18/2015

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