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Auction 179, Lot 383

"Neu und Verbesserter Plan der St. u. Hafens Havana auf der Ins. Cuba...", Homann Heirs

Subject: Havana, Cuba

Period: 1739 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.3 x 9.2 inches
28.7 x 23.4 cm
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This is a reduced size, German version of the map drafted by Pierre Chassereau and published by Thomas Bowles, London in 1739. It presents the city, fortifications and harbor oriented with north in the lower left corner. An inset contains a view of the famous El Morro Castle with its chain connected to the fort at La Punta guarding the harbor entrance. The plan is adorned with a title cartouche and legend bedecked with the implements of war. Issued with a plan of Cartegena on a folio sheet, that has been removed from this example.

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Condition: B+

Contemporary color on watermarked paper with light toning and scattered foxing, much of it outside the map image. There is a small stain at center and some additional damp staining that is confined to the margins.

Estimate: $220 - $250

Sold for: $160

Closed on 9/16/2020

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