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Auction 199, Lot 39
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"Mappe-Monde, sur le Plan de l'Equateur, Hemisphere Septentrional", Bonne, Rigobert

Subject: North Pole

Period: 1785 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.6 x 9.3 inches
34.5 x 23.6 cm
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This map of the northern hemisphere includes two tables detailing the various climates and a parallel sphere. Geography is focused on major rivers, mountains and a few place names. The Sandwich Islands are named and Alaska is beginning to take shape. The United States are shown confined east of the Mississippi River. Engraved by Andre.

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Condition: B+

A crisp impression on a bright sheet with a bunch of grapes watermark and bold modern color. There is a hint of toning along the centerfold and one tiny rust spot in top margin.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $70

Closed on 9/11/2024

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