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Auction 166, Lot 721

"Carte des Iles Salomon", Vincendon-Dumoulin, Clement Adrian

Subject: Salomon Islands

Period: 1838 (dated)

Publication: Voyage au Pole Sud dans l'Ocean sur les Corvets...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.3 x 16.5 inches
54.1 x 41.9 cm
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Detailed chart showing the track of the Astrolabe through the Solomon Islands with an inset "Carte de la Partie Meridionale du Groupe Rouk (Iles Hogoleu)." Vincendon-Dumoulin was the cartographer for Dumont d'Urville's important expedition to the Pacific and the Antarctic, which resulted in significant contributions to the mapping of the region.

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Condition: B

There are a few faint stains, minor toning along the centerfold, and several horizontal tears along the centerfold that have been archivally repaired.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Unsold

Closed on 2/14/2018

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