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Auction 171, Lot 348

"Les Isles Antilles, &c Entre Lesquelles sont les Lucayes, et les Caribes", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Caribbean

Period: 1683 (published)

Publication: L'Amerique en Plusieurs Cartes…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.2 x 8.3 inches
31 x 21.1 cm
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Attractive map covering the southern tip of Florida and all of the Caribbean islands. There is good detail, especially on Cuba and Hispaniola, which display numerous place names and mountains in profile. Engraved by Antoine de Winter.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON II F.

Condition: A

A nice impression on watermarked paper with a hint of toning. Narrow top and bottom margins, as issued.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $250

Closed on 2/6/2019

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