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Auction 97, Lot 459

"L'Afrique Suivant les dernieres observations de l'Academie Royale des Sciences", Anon.

Subject: Africa

Period: 1780 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7 x 5.5 inches
17.8 x 14 cm
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Small map of the continent showing political divisions and little other detail. The source of the Nile is correctly located. Title in drape style cartouche.

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Condition: B

Lightly toned with a faint damp stain just entering the map at bottom right.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $70

Closed on 12/5/2001

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