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Auction 116, Lot 696
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"L'Asie dressee pour l'etude de la Geographie", Brion de la Tour/Desnos

Subject: Asia

Period: 1786 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12 x 10.5 inches
30.5 x 26.7 cm
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Very decorative map of Asia including all of Southeast Asia. The map is modeled on contemporary French sources, notably the work of Robert de Vaugondy. The seas are filled with a number of sailing ships, and there is a decorative cartouche surrounded in jungle with an elephant, peacock and monitor lizard. An elaborate rococo border (printed from a separate plate) surrounds the map.

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Condition: A

Good impression and original color.

Estimate: $180 - $220

Sold for: $170

Closed on 9/20/2006

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