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Auction 157, Lot 395

"La Guadeloupe", Le Rouge, George Louis

Subject: Guadeloupe

Period: 1753 (dated)

Publication: Atlas Ameriquain

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.3 x 18.5 inches
54.1 x 47 cm
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This handsome chart shows Guadeloupe. The islands of Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre are depicted in fine topographical detail along with some smaller surrounding islands. A key at bottom left identifies towns, parishes, battlegrounds, batteries, forts both defunct and operational, anchorages, and more. A large inset at bottom right covers Reunion (here called Isle de Bourbon or Mascareigne). The map is adorned with an ornate decorative title cartouche at top right.

References: Sellers & Van Ee #2007; Shirley (BL Atlases) T.LER-3a #26.

Condition: B+

A nice impression and original outline color on watermarked paper with light offsetting, a pair of small worm holes around the centerfold at bottom, and minor toning along the centerfold.

Estimate: $350 - $450

Unsold

Closed on 5/4/2016

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