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Auction 166, Lot 364

"Plan de la Baye de Carthagene des Indes Lequel Differe de Ceux qui ont paru Jusqu'a Present...", Anville, Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'

Subject: Cartagena, Colombia

Period: 1730 (published)

Publication: Histoire de l'Isle Espagnole…

Color: Black & White

Size:
10.6 x 7.3 inches
26.9 x 18.5 cm
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This is a scarce map from Charlevoix's history of the Caribbean. It provides an excellent view of the protected harbor that became Spain's major trading port in the region. The extensive defenses for which the city is famous are clearly delineated.

References: Kapp (MCC-77) #54.

Condition: B+

Issued folding with faint offsetting and light foxing confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $220

Closed on 2/14/2018

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