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Auction 118, Lot 565

"Le Royaume d'Escosse Divisee en ses parties Meridionale et Septentrionale", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Scotland

Period: 1699 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.1 x 10.6 inches
20.6 x 26.9 cm
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Beautiful and well-detailed small map of Scotland, showing the Orkney and Western islands, as well as a bit if the northern coast of Ireland. The map is adorned with a large title cartouche and a garland draped scale cartouche. Engraved by Antoine de Winter.

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Condition: A

Sharp impression, with folds as issued. Binding trim replaced at lower right.

Estimate: $180 - $230

Sold for: $130

Closed on 3/6/2007

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