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Auction 196, Lot 354
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"Carte Reduite du Detroit de Magellan Dressee sur les Journaux des Navigateurs", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Strait of Magellan

Period: 1753 (dated)

Publication: Abrege de l'Histoire Generale des Voyages

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.7 x 7.6 inches
34.8 x 19.3 cm
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This detailed chart of the Strait of Magellan locates harbors, islands, capes, and bays from Cap des Vierges to Cap de la Victoire. A lettered reference table below the title identifies anchorages, bays, and harbors in the vicinity of Isle de Louis le Grand at the mid-point of the strait.

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Condition: B+

A sharp impression, issued folding on a sheet with a bunch of grapes watermark. There is light foxing and minor soiling.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $75

Closed on 2/7/2024

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