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Auction 96, Lot 476

"Nouvelle Carte des Isles Carolines", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Caroline Islands

Period: 1760 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
15.3 x 17.7 inches
38.9 x 45 cm
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Very attractive map of the island chain with great detail of the individual islands and shoals. Rhumb lines and a decorative title cartouche complete the composition.

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Condition: A

A couple of very tiny sulfide spots, still very good.

Estimate: $80 - $90

Sold for: $40

Closed on 9/12/2001

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