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Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
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A quotation from De Lesseps
DE LESSEPS, FERDINAND
Quotation signed, "aperire terram gentibus" ["open the land to the nations"] the motto of De Lesseps referring to the Suez and Panama canals, signed and dated Paris, March 1886. Tear to foot of sheet, a faint transverse mark. Framed with an early mounted panoramic albumen print of a worker's encampment at the Suez Canal.
Sold for $896
Estimated at $400 - $600
Includes Buyer's Premium
DE LESSEPS, FERDINAND
Quotation signed, "aperire terram gentibus" ["open the land to the nations"] the motto of De Lesseps referring to the Suez and Panama canals, signed and dated Paris, March 1886. Tear to foot of sheet, a faint transverse mark. Framed with an early mounted panoramic albumen print of a worker's encampment at the Suez Canal.
Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, ending Sep 12, 2024
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Auction of Rare Books, Autographs & Maps on September 12, 2024
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NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle's auction of Rare Books, Autographs & Maps September 12, 2024 saw diverse offerings of printed and manuscript Americana, maps of all regions, early printing, fine bindings and library sets, fine printing and private press, travel and sport, science and technology, books on art and architecture, children’s and illustrated books, and English literature and American literature. Also featured were original autograph manuscripts and letters, illustration art and memorabilia. Add to an existing collection or begin a new one!
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