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"Switzerland", Lucas, Fielding

Subject: Switzerland

Period: 1823 (published)

Publication: A General Atlas…

Color: Hand Color

Size:

10.5 x 9 inches
26.7 x 22.9 cm

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A detailed map of Switzerland depicting cities, regions, mountains, rivers, and lakes. Lucas' General Atlas is known as one of the finest general atlases produced in the U.S. at the time, due to the high quality paper, superior engraving quality, and attractive coloring style.

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Condition: A

Original color on watermarked paper with wide, clean margins and a few small chips in blank margins, far from map. There are a couple of short tears in blank margins that have been professionally repaired with tissue.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 9/5/2012

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"Switzerland", Lucas, Fielding

Subject: Switzerland

Period: 1823 (published)

Publication: A General Atlas…

Color: Hand Color

Size:

10.5 x 9 inches
26.7 x 22.9 cm

A detailed map of Switzerland depicting cities, regions, mountains, rivers, and lakes. Lucas' General Atlas is known as one of the finest general atlases produced in the U.S. at the time, due to the high quality paper, superior engraving quality, and attractive coloring style.

References:

Condition: A

Original color on watermarked paper with wide, clean margins and a few small chips in blank margins, far from map. There are a couple of short tears in blank margins that have been professionally repaired with tissue.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 9/5/2012

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"Switzerland", Lucas, Fielding

Subject: Switzerland

Period: 1823 (published)

Publication: A General Atlas…

Color: Hand Color

Size:

10.5 x 9 inches26.7 x 22.9 cm

A detailed map of Switzerland depicting cities, regions, mountains, rivers, and lakes. Lucas' General Atlas is known as one of the finest general atlases produced in the U.S. at the time, due to the high quality paper, superior engraving quality, and attractive coloring style.

References:

Condition: A

Original color on watermarked paper with wide, clean margins and a few small chips in blank margins, far from map. There are a couple of short tears in blank margins that have been professionally repaired with tissue.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 9/5/2012

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10.5 x 9 inches
26.7 x 22.9 cm