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Auction 176, Lot 656
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"Barbarie, Egypte, Nigritie, Guinee, Nubie, Abissinie", Robert de Vaugondy, Didier

Subject: Northern Africa

Period: 1778 (circa)

Publication: Nouvel Atlas Portatif

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.8 x 9.4 inches
37.6 x 23.9 cm
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This map of northern Africa extends to include parts of the Mediterranean and the Arabian Peninsula. There are few details in the interior, with the exception of the Sahara Desert and a few rivers and mountain ranges. The cartouche was engraved by Arrivet, and the map was engraved by E. Dussy.

References: Pedley #433.

Condition: A

Watermarked paper with light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $75

Closed on 2/12/2020

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