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Auction 109, Lot 31

"Observations sur les Points Cardinaux, Lignes, et Cercles de la Sphere", Brion de la Tour/Desnos

Subject: World

Period: 1761 (circa)

Publication: Nouvel Atlas Elementaire…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.5 x 15 inches
52.1 x 38.1 cm
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An attractive map showing the world in rudimentary form, in two hemispheres, with French text at sides describing various astronomical observations. The map and text are surrounded with a beautiful rococo style decorative border in full color.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $190 - $240

Unsold

Closed on 12/1/2004

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