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Auction 172, Lot 328

"Rada y Puerto de S. Juan de Antigua", Direccion de Hidrografia

Subject: St. John's, Antigua

Period: 1809 (circa)

Publication: Portulano de la America Setentrional

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.1 x 8.8 inches
28.2 x 22.4 cm
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This is a very scarce Spanish chart of the vicinity of St. John's, the chief port on the island of Antigua. Oriented with north to the left, the map is finely engraved to illustrate the topography, the city layout, and the soundings and navigational hazards.

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Condition: A

A crisp impression with a hint of toning and marginal foxing.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $120

Closed on 4/17/2019

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