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Auction 96, Lot 447

"Africae Tabula", Weigel, Christopher

Subject: Africa

Period: 1740 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.5 x 10.9 inches
34.3 x 27.7 cm
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Very attractive small map of the continent with typical 18th century cartography, much of it fanciful. The large (uncolored) pictorial title cartouche features the peoples and animals of the continent.

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Condition: A

Crisp impression and original color. Minor spotting in bottom margin.

Estimate: $325 - $375

Sold for: $350

Closed on 9/12/2001

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