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Auction 99, Lot 483

"Africa", Tallis, John

Subject: Africa

Period: 1851 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.7 x 9.5 inches
32.3 x 24.1 cm
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Decorative map of the continent with accurate detail for the period. Surrounded in an engraved border with five uncolored vignettes including an Arab family of Algeria, Bedouin Arabs encampment, Korranna Hottentots, Bosjesman Hottentots and St. Helena.

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Condition: B

Mild toning on fold.

Estimate: $180 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 6/12/2002

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