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Auction 89, Lot 253

"Africa"

Subject: Africa

Period: 1839 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.5 x 12.5 inches
39.4 x 31.8 cm
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Continental map which shows an interesting, personal history. A previous owner has drawn in additions to the map to fill in blank areas as additional information was rapidly made public in the mid nineteenth century. These are written in a brown ink, and include notes in the bottom margin. The printed map actually contains fine detail for the extent of knowledge at the time of publication. Light scattered foxing.

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Condition: B

Estimate: $100 - $130

Unsold

Closed on 12/8/1999

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