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Auction 194, Lot 682

"Carte du Pays des Hottentots", Brion de la Tour, Louis

Subject: Southern Africa

Period: 1784 (published)

Publication: Histoire Universelle...

Color: Black & White

Size:
13.5 x 9.4 inches
34.3 x 23.9 cm
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An attractive map of southern Africa naming numerous tribes in the interior and place names along the coast. An inset map of the Cape of Good Hope with some basic navigational detail fills the western interior. Issued in the 64th volume of Histoire Universelle, Depuis le Commencement du Monde Jusqu'a Present, published by Moutard.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding on watermarked paper with light offsetting.

Estimate: $90 - $110

Sold for: $65

Closed on 9/13/2023

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