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"Carte Ancienne de la Suisse avec des Remarques Abregees sur les Divers Evenemens et Revolutions…", Chatelain, Henry Abraham

Subject: Switzerland

Period: 1708 (circa)

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Color: Black & White

Size:

7.6 x 7.1 inches
19.3 x 18 cm

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A most attractive sheet containing a map of ancient Switzerland, plus six scenes of historical events in Switzerland. The legend of William Tell is illustrated on oe panel with the unlucky apple-topped boy unwillingly roped to the tree. On a full sheet (17.6 x 13.8" ) with French text at sides.

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Condition: B+

A good impression with faint centerfold toning and a few spots in the text. The lower, blank margins have a couple short tears, well away from the map.

Estimate: $200 - $250

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Closed on 5/7/2008

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"Carte Ancienne de la Suisse avec des Remarques Abregees sur les Divers Evenemens et Revolutions…", Chatelain, Henry Abraham

Subject: Switzerland

Period: 1708 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:

7.6 x 7.1 inches
19.3 x 18 cm

A most attractive sheet containing a map of ancient Switzerland, plus six scenes of historical events in Switzerland. The legend of William Tell is illustrated on oe panel with the unlucky apple-topped boy unwillingly roped to the tree. On a full sheet (17.6 x 13.8" ) with French text at sides.

References:

Condition: B+

A good impression with faint centerfold toning and a few spots in the text. The lower, blank margins have a couple short tears, well away from the map.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Unsold

Closed on 5/7/2008

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"Carte Ancienne de la Suisse avec des Remarques Abregees sur les Divers Evenemens et Revolutions…", Chatelain, Henry Abraham

Subject: Switzerland

Period: 1708 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:

7.6 x 7.1 inches19.3 x 18 cm

A most attractive sheet containing a map of ancient Switzerland, plus six scenes of historical events in Switzerland. The legend of William Tell is illustrated on oe panel with the unlucky apple-topped boy unwillingly roped to the tree. On a full sheet (17.6 x 13.8" ) with French text at sides.

References:

Condition: B+

A good impression with faint centerfold toning and a few spots in the text. The lower, blank margins have a couple short tears, well away from the map.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Unsold

Closed on 5/7/2008

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7.6 x 7.1 inches
19.3 x 18 cm