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Auction 177, Lot 321

"Plano del Puerto de Cartagena de Indias, Situada la Ciudad...", Direccion de Hidrografia

Subject: Cartagena, Colombia

Period: 1809 (circa)

Publication: Portulano de la America-Setentrional...

Color: Black & White

Size:
10.2 x 7.3 inches
25.9 x 18.5 cm
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This rare small chart gives incredible detail of Cartagena harbor. The waters are filled with depth soundings, shoals, rocks, and bottom types. There is additional detail on land of topography, roads, buildings, and even miniature palm trees.

References: Phillips (Atlases) #1224-19.

Condition: A

A crisp impression on a clean, bright sheet with a "Serra" watermark and a faint damp stain in the top blank margin.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 4/29/2020

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