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Auction 166, Lot 371

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

Subject: Suriname

Period: 1769 (circa)

Publication: Nieuwe en Beknopte Hand-Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.9 x 13.3 inches
40.4 x 33.8 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.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.TIR-2a.

Condition: A

A crisp impression on a clean, bright sheet. Issued folding, now flattened, with a hint of offsetting and a binding trim at right that has been replaced with period-correct paper.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/14/2018

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