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Auction 140, Lot 543
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"Insulae Divi Martini et Uliarus, Vulgo l'Isle de re et Oleron", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: Western France

Period: 1645 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21 x 15.5 inches
53.3 x 39.4 cm
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This attractive chart shows the Il de Re and Oleron Islands off the western coast of France. La Rochelle, a fortified city on the mainland, is identified as well as a number of smaller towns. The map is adorned by three compass roses indicating north to the left, numerous small ships sailing and two cartouches at bottom. French text on verso.

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Condition: B+

There are two edge tears confined to the blank margins along with a hint of toning along the edge of the sheet. An ownership label is adhered to the lower right corner, well away from the image.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $300

Closed on 5/23/2012

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