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Auction 94, Lot 186
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"A Map of the West Indies", Hurst (family)

Subject: Caribbean

Period: 1851 (dated)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.3 x 13.8 inches
43.9 x 35.1 cm
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Original MANUSCRIPT map of the islands including the southern tip of Florida, the Isthmus of Panama and the coastline of Venezuela. Fine detail of cities, islands and keys. The title is in beautiful calligraphy attributing its origin to Standard Hill Academy, Christmas 1853. The map is finely rendered in ink and hand-colored with water color.

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Condition: A

Tiny bit of light spotting, not detracting from this original and unusual piece.

Estimate: $375 - $450

Sold for: $160

Closed on 3/7/2001

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