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Auction 90, Lot 177

"Scheepstogt na d'Africaanze Kusten van Congo eu Angola tot agter om beoosten Caap de Bonne Esperance",

Subject: South Atlantic

Period: 1713 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
9 x 6.2 inches
22.9 x 15.7 cm
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Despite the title this map covers all of Africa and most of South America with good detail throughout. Ship routes through the Atlantic are noted. Between the continents is a large title cartouche depicting natives preparing food with a sunken galleon in the background. A very fine impression.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 3/15/2000

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