Lot 06501

/ ΣΑΝΤΟΡΙΝΗ, MANUSCRIPT MAP titled: “Chart’s section of  Santorini and the contiguous islands in the Grecian Archipelago”, with handwritten note “Lyell Geology Vol.II,p.107”. Drawn in paper, 25x20cm, dated around 1830, this manuscript map of 9x7cm, is probably the prototype drawing map for Lyell’s Geology published in 1832. The specialized in volcanoes Scottish geologist Charles Lyell (1797-1875), published his influential work: “The principles of Geology” in 1830-33. An early important map of Santorini, well drawn for its size, including soundings.

Starting Price: 140.00
Price realized: 231.00
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