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Nouvelle description des Isles Carolines
Major collection: Hart Nautical
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: engraving
Maker: Daubenton, R.P.; Scotin, J. B.
Place made: France
Date made: 1728
Materials: ink; laid paper
Measurements: 8 3/4 in x 16 in
Nomenclature: maps
Classification: cartography
AF-MX-1228
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: engraving
Maker: Daubenton, R.P.; Scotin, J. B.
Place made: France
Date made: 1728
Materials: ink; laid paper
Measurements: 8 3/4 in x 16 in
Nomenclature: maps
Classification: cartography
Uncolored engraved map showing the Caroline Islands and various nearby South Sea islands, with part of the Phillipines visible at top left. Cartouche with decroative dolphins at lower left. Marked at top right, "XVIII Recuil Pag. 189."
AF-MX-1228