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Auction 116, Lot 544

"Totius Regni Galliae Sive Franciae Tabula novissime revisa multis que in locis augmentata", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: France

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.3 x 19 inches
56.6 x 48.3 cm
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This large and very detailed map displays France including the major roads. The map is decorated with twelve coats of arms for the regions of France and a superb cartouche featuring a portrait of King Louis XV, Neptune, cherubs, Mercury and much else.

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Condition: B

Good impression and original color. Some minor soil and an old repair on bottom fold separation. Damp stains in blank margins.

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $190

Closed on 9/20/2006

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