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Auction 106, Lot 367
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"Le Gouvernement de l'Isle de France", Jansson, Jan

Subject: France

Period: 1656 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.2 x 16 inches
51.3 x 40.6 cm
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Splendid map centered on Paris with minute detail of the vicinity. Richly embellished the royal arms, vignette of a surveyor with two putti, strapwork distance scale cartouche and a magnificent title cartouche flanked by a gentleman and gentlewoman and topped by a pair of angels supporting the coat of arms. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A

Very fine original color. Old, sound repair on lower centerfold, 1" into map.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $300

Closed on 3/3/2004

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