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Auction 131, Lot 584
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"Regnum Galliae: divisum in duodecim Gubernationes Piccardiae, Normandiae, Insulae Franciae, Britanniae, Aureliae, Burgundiae, Lugdini, Aquitaniae, Languedoci, Delphinatus et Provintiae …", Valck, Gerard and Leonard

Subject: France

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23.5 x 19.3 inches
59.7 x 49 cm
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This map of France is densely engraved with place names and shows the major historical regions. Alsace-Lorraine, a region contested between France and Germany throughout most of history is shown here under German control. The map is unadorned with the title at top, in the style that gradually gained popularity in the 18th century.

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Condition: B+

Dark impression with original color. There is some minor toning and a few spots of foxing.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $100

Closed on 3/17/2010

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