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The sequence begins with Eden and the earliest biblical geography and concludes with the world of 1828 free of clouds, though not entirely devoid of uncertainty, reflecting Quin’s awareness that even modern geography remained incomplete. The maps were groundbreaking in their use of negative space, theatrical chiaroscuro, and narrative sequencing, making one of the most conceptually original series of maps of the 19th century. The maps are offered for sale with their original explanatory text pages and map legends. 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