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Auction 161, Lot 464

"Landkaart van de Volkplantingen Suriname en Berbice", Tirion, Isaac

Subject: Suriname

Period: 1769 (circa)

Publication: Hedendaagsche Historie van Amerika...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.8 x 13.2 inches
40.1 x 33.5 cm
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Handsome and very detailed map of the Dutch colonies of Suriname and Berbice. The plans show the rich plantations, roads and villages. Inset at top is a large plan of Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname. The chart is oriented with north at bottom by two compass roses.

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Condition: A

Issued folding, now flattened, with a hint of offsetting and minor toning along the edges of the sheet. A binding trim at bottom right has been replaced with old paper.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $110

Closed on 2/8/2017

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