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Auction 131, Lot 480
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"Isles Canaries", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Canary Islands

Period: 1700 (published)

Publication: Description de tout l'Univers

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.5 x 7.7 inches
26.7 x 19.6 cm
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This is a very beautiful small map of the Canary Islands with an inset of Madeira. The Prime Meridian is shown running along the left border. The map is dominated by a large title cartouche, which is draped in an elaborate garland of fruit.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $110

Closed on 3/17/2010

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