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Auction 99, Lot 24

"Mappe-Monde ou Carte Generale de la Terre, Dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l'Academie Royale des Sciences…", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: World

Period: 1717 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.3 x 8.9 inches
33.8 x 22.6 cm
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Interesting double hemisphere world map surrounded by medallion portraits of important explorers, including Columbus, La Salle, Magellan, Drake, Pere Tachard, Dampier, Vespucci, Marco Polo and Schouten. California is depicted as an Island, the Great Lakes are not completely formed, nor are Australia, New Zealand and the northeast coast of Asia.

References: Shirley #601.

Condition: A

Some defects in margins including a small hole and a couple of tiny tears, none affecting map.

Estimate: $700 - $800

Unsold

Closed on 6/12/2002

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