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Auction 176, Lot 81

"Le Isole di Terra Nuova e Capo Breton di Nuova Projezione", Zatta, Antonio

Subject: Eastern Canada

Period: 1778 (dated)

Publication: Atlante Novissimo

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.5 x 16.5 inches
31.8 x 41.9 cm
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This handsome map of Cape Breton and the island of Newfoundland is filled with lots of coastal place names and details. The interiors are left primarily blank with some indications of topography and hydrology. The decorative landscape cartouche features a tree with drying fish, alluding to the rich fishing banks of the area.

References: Kershaw #550; Shirley (BL Atlases) T.ZAT-1a Vol. 4 #41.

Condition: A

A nice impression on watermarked paper with faint offsetting along the centerfold.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $210

Closed on 2/12/2020

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