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Auction 166, Lot 706

"Le Zanguebar Tire de Sanut &c. [on sheet with] Partie du Zanguebar ou sont les Costes d'Ajan et d'Abex &c...", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Eastern Africa

Period: 1703 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.8 x 7.3 inches
30 x 18.5 cm
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This attractive map, in two parts, covers the east coast of Africa from Mozambique to the Red Sea showing the prosperous trading ports. Each map has a decorative title cartouche.

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Condition: A

A nice example with a crease at top right that has been pressed flat, marginal soiling, and light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Unsold

Closed on 2/14/2018

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