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Auction 176, Lot 315

"Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of the Leeward Islands", Carey & Lea

Subject: Leeward Islands

Period: 1822 (published)

Publication: A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.2 x 11.5 inches
23.4 x 29.2 cm
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A detailed map of the islands from Anguilla to Dominica. The map is nicely engraved and surrounded by informational text that provides many interesting facts and descriptions. A small key at left identifies the possessions of the British, French, Dutch and Swedes. Sheet measures 20.6 x 16.6" with English text.

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Condition: A

A dark impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with an archivally repaired centerfold separation that enters the title at top.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/12/2020

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