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Auction 155, Lot 367
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"Het Westindisch Eiland Martenique…", Tirion, Isaac

Subject: Martinique

Period: 1763 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
14.3 x 12.1 inches
36.3 x 30.7 cm
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A finely engraved, decorative map of the island divided into three districts and filled with tremendous detail of roads, topography, soundings, villages, windmills, and plantations. The title cartouche incorporates the distance scales and is garnished with sugar cane. A small compass rose completes the composition.

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Condition: B+

A dark impression, issued folding, with a binding trim at lower right. Light toning along the left fold and minor printer's ink residue.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Unsold

Closed on 11/18/2015

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