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Auction 173, Lot 433

"La Guinea Occidentale che Contiene le Isole di Capo Verde il Senegal la Costa Propriamente Detta della Guinea", Zatta, Antonio

Subject: Western Africa

Period: 1784 (dated)

Publication: Atlante Novissimo

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.1 x 15.9 inches
30.7 x 40.4 cm
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This striking map of Western Africa spans from Cape Blanco south to the Gold Coast. It also extends to include Cape Verde. There are plenty of place names along the coastline and rivers. A decorative title cartouche adorns the bottom left corner. Engraved by G. Pitteri.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.ZAT-1a, Vol. 4 #22

Condition: A

A crisp impression on a sheet with a watermark of three crescent moons. The centerfold is reinforced on verso with archival tape, and there is faint toning along it.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 6/5/2019

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