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Auction 90, Lot 308

"Carte de la Guinee [together with] untitled map",

Subject: Western Africa

Period: 1771 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17 x 12.5 inches
43.2 x 31.8 cm
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This pair of maps covers the coast of present-day Senegal through Angola with the Cape Verde Islands. The maps provide good detail along the coast with the interiors largely blank. The first includes a beautiful cartouche in full original color. Minor toning of centerfolds.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $55

Closed on 3/15/2000

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