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Auction 115, Lot 395
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"L'Ecosse, Dressee comformement aux Observations Astronomiques et aux Itineraires", Brion de la Tour/Desnos

Subject: Scotland

Period: 1786 (dated)

Publication: Atlas General, civil, ecclesiastique et militaire

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.3 x 10.8 inches
31.2 x 27.4 cm
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A very decorative map that depicts Scotland and includes a fine title cartouche, surrounded by an elaborately engraved rococo style border that was printed from a separate copperplate. The map shows Scotland divided into northern and southern portions with all the county divisions noted.

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Condition: A+

Original color.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Unsold

Closed on 6/21/2006

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