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Auction 99, Lot 497

"Cape Colony", Tallis, John

Subject: Africa - Southern

Period: 1851 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
12.5 x 9.5 inches
31.8 x 24.1 cm
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Detailed map surrounded in a decorative border and including vignettes of the Entrance to the Knysna, Grahams Town, Cape Town, three natives in traditional dress, and a lion. Geographically correct for the period with numerous place names.

References: Norwich #237.

Condition: B

Faint toning along fold.

Estimate: $75 - $100

Sold for: $40

Closed on 6/12/2002

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