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"A New Map of France Divided into Eighty Three Departments According to the Decree of the National Assembly in 1790", Laurie & Whittle

Subject: France

Period: 1794 (dated)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:

22.5 x 19 inches
57.2 x 48.3 cm

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This beautifully engraved map portrays France as it was after the creation of the French Republic in 1789, and the division of the country into departments in 1790. The map extends to show portions of Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Italy and a portion of Corsica.

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Condition: B

A nice impression on a sound sheet of hand laid paper with some offsetting, and a short marginal tear.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $220

Closed on 12/5/2007

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"A New Map of France Divided into Eighty Three Departments According to the Decree of the National Assembly in 1790", Laurie & Whittle

Subject: France

Period: 1794 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

22.5 x 19 inches
57.2 x 48.3 cm

This beautifully engraved map portrays France as it was after the creation of the French Republic in 1789, and the division of the country into departments in 1790. The map extends to show portions of Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Italy and a portion of Corsica.

References:

Condition: B

A nice impression on a sound sheet of hand laid paper with some offsetting, and a short marginal tear.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $220

Closed on 12/5/2007

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"A New Map of France Divided into Eighty Three Departments According to the Decree of the National Assembly in 1790", Laurie & Whittle

Subject: France

Period: 1794 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

22.5 x 19 inches57.2 x 48.3 cm

This beautifully engraved map portrays France as it was after the creation of the French Republic in 1789, and the division of the country into departments in 1790. The map extends to show portions of Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Italy and a portion of Corsica.

References:

Condition: B

A nice impression on a sound sheet of hand laid paper with some offsetting, and a short marginal tear.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $220

Closed on 12/5/2007

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22.5 x 19 inches
57.2 x 48.3 cm