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Auction 175, Lot 294

"Carte de l'Isle d'Hayti Aujourd'hui l'Espagnole, ou l'Isle de St. Domingue avec les Isles Voisines Suivant la Decouverte de l'Annee 1492 et les Premiers Etablissemens des Espagnols", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Hispaniola

Period: 1754 (dated)

Publication: Histoire Generale des Voyages

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.3 x 8.8 inches
33.8 x 22.4 cm
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This decorative map of Hispaniola divided into five ancient cacicazgos, or Taino chiefdoms. The map extends to show Puerto Rico and the eastern portions of Cuba and Jamaica. The title is surrounded by a finely engraved cartouche.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding on watermarked paper with light offsetting and minor soiling.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 11/13/2019

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