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Auction 120, Lot 538

"Le Royaume de France Suivant les Nouvelles Observations", Chiquet, Jacques

Subject: France

Period: 1719 (dated)

Publication: Le Nouveau et Curieux Atlas Geographique et Historique

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.6 x 6.4 inches
21.8 x 16.3 cm
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Charming little map of France with very good detail of the provinces and major towns. Along the right is a key with all of the kings of France from the year 420 AD up to Louis XV. The title is contained in decorative cartouche flanked with angels and topped with the royal crest.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $70 - $100

Sold for: $55

Closed on 7/18/2007

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