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Auction 131, Lot 580
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"Gallia Vetus Ad Iulij Caesaris Commentaria", Jansson, Jan

Subject: France

Period: 1684 (circa)

Publication: Accuratissima Orbis Antiqui Delineatio

Color: Black & White

Size:
19.5 x 14.5 inches
49.5 x 36.8 cm
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Map of ancient France based on information from Caesar's De Bello Gallico. It is engraved to show the mountains, rivers and forests with only a few ancient place names. The names of famous people and tribes of Gallia, as described by Caesar, are listed at sides. It is a handsome map with three decorative cartouches.

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Condition: B+

Sharp impression on fine hand laid paper with wide original margins. Some faint toning and minor creasing along the centerfold.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Unsold

Closed on 3/17/2010

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