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"Mappe-Monde Planispherique Physique et Hydrographique", Dufour, Auguste-Henri

Subject: World

Period: 1860 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Universel

Color: Hand Color

Size:
29.6 x 22.4 inches
75.2 x 56.9 cm
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This sizeable map of the world on Mercator's projection presents fine detail throughout. In the oceans are directions of winds and currents, scores of ship routes, magnetic pole, etc. Inland are major cities, watershed and much topography. Hand coloring reveals the ownership of nine different colonial powers throughout the world. An elegant and information-packed map.

References: Phillips (Atlases) #833-10.

Condition: B+

Contemporary color with minor soiling and a short extraneous crease adjacent to the centerfold at top.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $65

Closed on 9/11/2024

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