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Auction 177, Lot 281

"Carte de l'Isthme de Panama et des Provinces de Veragua Terre Ferme et Darien", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Panama

Period: 1764 (circa)

Publication: Le Petit Atlas Maritime...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.6 x 8.1 inches
29.5 x 20.6 cm
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An attractive, small map featuring good detail of Panama many years before the creation of the Canal and Lake Bayano. Numerous place names including S. Yago on the Azuevo Peninsula, Portobelo, Se. Marie, Panama, etc. Extends to include the Gulf of Darien. Adorned with a delicate title cartouche.

References: Kapp (MCC-73) #80.

Condition: A

A crisp impression on paper with a large medallion watermark and a hint of foxing.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 4/29/2020

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