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Auction 97, Lot 264

"La Ville de Cayenne", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Cayenne - French Guyana

Period: 1753 (circa)

Publication: L' Histoire generale des Voyages

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.7 x 8.5 inches
27.2 x 21.6 cm
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Attractive copper engraved plan showing the fortifications and major buildings of this important fort and natural harbor. Decorated with a floral title cartouche and a compass rose.

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Condition: A

Later color. Extra paper added at binding side.

Estimate: $50 - $70

Sold for: $60

Closed on 12/5/2001

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