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Auction 90, Lot 189

"A Correct Chart of the Irish Sea, &c. exhibiting a View of the several Islands & Bays lately touch'd at by M. Thurot, in his Attempt upon Ireland",

Subject: Britain

Period: 1760 (published)

Publication: Gentleman's Magazine

Color: Black & White

Size:
7 x 9.2 inches
17.8 x 23.4 cm
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Nice sea chart of the region with detail along coastlines of the British Isles. Large area in St. George's Channel is labeled "The Nymph Bank." A tiny fleet of ships is located between the Isle of Man and Belfast. Block style title cartouche, fleur-de-lys, and rhumb lines embellish the chart. Ref: Jolly GENT-139.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $40 - $50

Sold for: $0

Closed on 3/15/2000

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