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Auction 143, Lot 458

"Is de Fero de Scheland Orknay et Hebrides", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: Scotland & British Islands

Period: 1683 (circa)

Publication: Description de l'Univers

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.2 x 5.7 inches
10.7 x 14.5 cm
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This charming little map depicts Scotland, the British Islands (Hebrides, Orkney, and Shetland Islands), and the Faeroe Islands. Only mountains and rivers are shown in the interiors. The map is adorned with numerous small sailing ships. French text on verso.

References: Pastoureau, Manesson-Mallet V [515].

Condition: A

Attractive color with a couple of tiny tears in blank margins that have been closed with archival tape.

Estimate: $55 - $70

Sold for: $70

Closed on 2/13/2013

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