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Auction 134, Lot 644
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"L'Empire de la Chine dresse d'apres les Cartes de l'Atlas Chinois", Robert de Vaugondy, Didier

Subject: China & Korea

Period: 1751 (dated)

Publication: Atlas Universel

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.8 x 19 inches
52.8 x 48.3 cm
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This is a very handsome and finely engraved map with minute political and topographical detail. The large title cartouche is resplendent in the French style with musicians, a dancer, and various accoutrements representative of the country. This early edition retains the 1751 date and privilege which were removed from the cartouche in later editions.

References: Pedley #408.

Condition: A

On thick paper with a very fine impression. Near fine example with just a little toning in upper blank margin.

Estimate: $450 - $550

Sold for: $300

Closed on 12/1/2010

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