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Auction 128, Lot 512
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"Les Isles Britaniques, ou sont les Royaumes d'Angleterre, d'Ecosse et d'Irlande", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Britain

Period: 1705 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13 x 8.8 inches
33 x 22.4 cm
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This finely engraved map of the British Isles also has some detail of the adjacent French coast. The Fero and Shetland Islands are included in small insets. Unusually, the latitude and longitude of major cities are noted in the title cartouche that is decorated with three hounds and a couple of men observing a cock fight. Engraved by Vincent de Ginville.

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Condition: A+

There is a paper repair in the lower margin, else fine with a sharp impression.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $90

Closed on 5/20/2009

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