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Auction 161, Lot 673

"[Lot of 2] Asia [and] China", Hall, Sidney

Subject: Asia

Period: 1828-29 (dated)

Publication: A New General Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.8 x 16.3 inches
50.3 x 41.4 cm
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An attractive pair of crisply engraved British maps from the early 19th century. Densely packed with information including the interior river systems, topography, and numerous place names. The Great Wall of China is prominently depicted in both. Surrounded by a keyboard-style border.

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Condition: B

Original outline color with light offsetting. The map of Asia has a 1.5" centerfold separation at bottom.

Estimate: $250 - $325

Sold for: $180

Closed on 2/8/2017

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