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The Spring Offering of Fine & Decorative Arts

Sat, May 17, 2014 10:00AM EDT - Sun, May 18, 2014 10:00AM EDT
Lot 663

17th Century Map of Africa

Estimate: $300 - $600

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[Africa or Libia Ulteriour...], by Richard Blome, after Sanson, published in [Cosmography and Geography], Bernhard Varenius, London, 1682, showing Northwestern Africa, elaborate heraldic cartouche with dedication to the "Royall Adventurers of England tradeing into Africa," elephants and ostriches depicted in interior, engraving on laid paper with watermark, hand-colored in outline, 11-3/8 x 15-1/4 in. (plate), loose, curling, toning, creases, pencil inscriptions in margins, stains, plastic and paper tape remnants, losses at left margin (folded back), minor foxing, chipping and tears in margin, corrosion in outlined areas. Provenance: Private Collection

Condition

loose, curling, toning, creases, pencil inscriptions in margins, stains, plastic and paper tape remnants, losses at left margin (folded back), minor foxing, chipping and tears in margin, corrosion in outlined areas

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