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Auction 88, Lot 154

"The West Indies, and Gulf of Mexico", Cary, George

Subject: Caribbean

Period: 1781 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.6 x 9 inches
34.5 x 22.9 cm
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Finely engraved map extending to include all of the West Indies, Florida, the Gulf coast, Yucatan and northern South America. Present day Texas called "New Kingdom of Leon." Folds as issued. Colored in outline by a previous owner. Rarely seen map.

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Condition: B

Estimate: $140 - $160

Sold for: $110

Closed on 10/2/1999

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