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Auction 139, Lot 496

"[On 2 Sheets] Karte der Schweiz Blatt I [and] Blatt II", Dufour, Guillaume Henri

Subject: Switzerland

Period: 1867 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
28.8 x 19.8 inches
73.2 x 50.3 cm
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Two sheets from a four sheet set showing the northern portion of Switzerland. There is excellent topographic detail showing the elevation and names of mountains along with locations of towns, roads and railroads. There is a key in the upper right portion of the second sheet. Each sheet is dissected into 18 sections and is backed with linen which folds into paper covers. German text.

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Condition: B

Light toning along the folds and some minor soiling on the corners, else good. There is slight separation of a few folds on the linen backing.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Unsold

Closed on 2/15/2012

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