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Auction 122, Lot 527
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"Pictaviae Ducatus Descriptio, Vulgo le Pais de Poictou", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: France

Period: 1640 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.7 x 15 inches
52.6 x 38.1 cm
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Fine map of the region that includes the coastline and the cities of Nantes and Rochelle prominently delineated. Richly ornamented with a banner-style title cartouche, the royal arms, a compass rose, sailing ship and a distance scale topped by a wine barrel and flanked by two adorable putti. Dutch text on verso.

References:

Condition: B+

A very dark impression on a sound sheet with a few faint stains in the map and some irregular toning in the top and bottom blank margin. Lower portion of centerfold reinforced on the verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $200 - $275

Sold for: $120

Closed on 12/5/2007

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