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Auction 165, Lot 35

"Map of the European Settlements in the East Indies and on the Eastern Coast of Africa Including Part of Europe", Kitchin, Thomas

Subject: Eastern Hemisphere

Period: 1784 (circa)

Publication: A Philosophical and Political History...in the East and West Indies

Color: Black & White

Size:
18.3 x 12.6 inches
46.5 x 32 cm
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This map covers the eastern hemisphere including Asia, Australia, and the majority of Europe and Africa. The oceans are filled with seasonal wind directions as well as the consistent trade winds. The interiors of Africa and Australia are virtually blank, and the southern coastline of Australia is incomplete. An inset at bottom depicts southern India and Sri Lanka. Adorned with a garland-style title cartouche and two distance scales. Published in Abbe Raynal's A Philosophical and Political History of the Settlements and Trade of the Europeans in the East and West Indies.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding with light scattered foxing that is more prominent in the bottom blank margin. There is a short binding tear at right that is closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $180 - $220

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Closed on 11/15/2017

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