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    "description": "Dated in line with R.V. Tooley.",
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        "Includes decorative title cartouche engraved by N. Guerard depicting Neptune and an Indian.",
        "Shows the tracks and dates of Drake, Olivier, Mendana, Le Maire, Magellan and Sarmiento.",
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