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Auction 104, Lot 416

"Carte des Pays bas Catholiques…", Delisle/Covens & Mortier

Subject: Belgium

Period: 1739 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
24 x 19.7 inches
61 x 50 cm
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A detailed map that extends from Paris to Metz and north into Holland. Details include roads and scores of villages. Title above map reads "Belgium Regium Accuratissime Divisum…G. De l'Isle". Two decorative cartouches: one with figures, flags and a lion, and a curtain-style distance cartouche with seven scales.

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Condition: B

Crisp impression with original color on thick paper. Lightly toned along centerfold, short tear at bottom, archivally taped on verso, else very good.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Unsold

Closed on 9/10/2003

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