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Auction 91, Lot 314

"De Rivier Tigris of Cmoo-Keang van de Ladrone Eilanden tot aan de Stad Canton",

Subject: China

Period: 1830 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.7 x 6.5 inches
39.9 x 16.5 cm
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An interesting sea chart of the coast of China showing Macao and surroundings. Inset of Canton and two coastal views of the islands "Linten" and "Ladrone". Locates settlements, forts and pagodas, as well as soundings and navigation hazards. Signatures of J.B. as maker and Veelwaard Jr. as engraver. Backed with Japanese tissue to flatten folds.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $180

Closed on 6/14/2000

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