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Auction 203, Lot 686

"Particular Draughts of Some of the Chief African Islands in the Mediterranean, as Also in the Atlantic and Ethiopic Oceans", Bowen, Emanuel

Subject: African Islands, Malta

Period: 1747 (circa)

Publication: A Complete System of Geography

Color: Black & White

Size:
16.8 x 13.7 inches
42.7 x 34.8 cm
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This sheet includes 8 separate small maps, primarily focused on islands around, or a part of, Africa. The maps include: An Accurate Map of the Islands of Malta Goze & Cuming; An Accurate Chart of Cape de Verd Islands...; The Bay of Agoa de Saldanha; Island of Teneriffe; A Plan of the Dutch Fort at the Cape of Good Hope; A Draught of Table Bay; Island of Madera; and A Correct Map of the Island of St. Hellena... Each map features place names, topographical information, a compass rose, and descriptive English text.

References: McCorkle (18th C. Geography Books) #17, Vol. II [20]; Norwich #338; Shirley (BL Atlases) T.BOW-2a #50.

Condition: B+

A dark impression on a sheet with the watermarks of papermaker Lubbert van Gerrevink and "VI". There are a few small spots, light offsetting, and a centerfold separation in the bottom blank margin that has been closed with old paper on verso.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $110

Closed on 4/23/2025

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