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Auction 90, Lot 294

"Carte de L'Ocean Oriental ou Mer des Indes",

Subject: Indian Ocean

Period: 1747 (circa)

Publication: l'Histoire Generale des Voyages

Color: Black & White

Size:
14 x 19 inches
35.6 x 48.3 cm
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A fine, copper engraved, sea chart covering from South Africa through to Western Australia. Great detail of the islands and coastlines. Rhumb lines, fleur-de-lys, and delicate title cartouche make this a very attractive sheet. Sharp impression

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $230 - $275

Sold for: $190

Closed on 3/15/2000

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