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Auction 108, Lot 490

"Lisbon (Lisboa)", SDUK Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge

Subject: Portugal

Period: 1833 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15 x 12 inches
38.1 x 30.5 cm
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Striking 19th century plan with a panoramic view of the city titled "Lisbon, from the Quinta da Torrinha Val de Pereiro" filling the bottom. The plan shows the city center enclosed by the walls erected by Dom Fernando in 1375 and the surrounding newer city. Inset of the Environs of Lisbon at top right. Published by Chapman & Hall.

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Condition: B

Beautiful impression and original coloring. One spot and three short marginal tears, all closed.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $110

Closed on 9/29/2004

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