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Auction 180, Lot 329

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

Subject: Panama

Period: 1754 (dated)

Publication: Histoire Generale des Voyages

Color: Black & White

Size:
11.6 x 7.7 inches
29.5 x 19.6 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) #74.

Condition: B+

A nice impression on a watermarked sheet, issued folding with faint offsetting and a few light stains along the right-hand fold. Light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Unsold

Closed on 11/18/2020

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