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Auction 185, Lot 366

"Guayane, Terre Ferme, Isles Antilles, et Nlle. Espagne", Brion de la Tour/Desnos

Subject: Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean & Northern South America

Period: 1786 (dated)

Publication: Atlas General, Civil et Ecclesiastique…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.5 x 11.1 inches
31.8 x 28.2 cm
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Decorative map showing the southern part of North America and the northern part of South America, but focusing on Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies. A small Lac Parima appears in South America. The map has a decorative title cartouche and is surrounded by an elaborate floral frame. The map and outside frame were printed from two separate plates.

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Condition: A

A crisp impression on watermarked paper.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 11/17/2021

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