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Auction 123, Lot 463

"Europe, Composee par G. de l'Isle, et Corriggee Selon le plus Nouvelle Observations", Elwe, Jan Barend

Subject: Europe

Period: 1792 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23.5 x 19.2 inches
59.7 x 48.8 cm
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An expansive map of Europe, extending from Iceland to the Caspian Sea, based on the cartography of Guillaume Delisle. The map is filled with finely engraved detail of countries, cities and topography.

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Condition: B+

A sound example with original color. It has a little faint creasing and light soil.

Estimate: $475 - $550

Sold for: $350

Closed on 2/20/2008

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