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Auction 143, Lot 499
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"France, Revised and Augmented, the Attires of the French and Situations of Their Chieftest Cityes Observed by John Speed", Speed, John

Subject: France

Period: 1627 (circa)

Publication: A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.5 x 15.8 inches
52.1 x 40.1 cm
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This lovely copper engraved carte-a-figures map covers France and displays the various regions in lovely color. Ten figures flank the left and right side of the map showing the King, Queen, merchant, lawyer and a farmer to name a few. Above the map are eight town plans including Paris, Orleans and Bordeaux. Imprint of George Humble in the title cartouche. English text on verso.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.SPE-1e.

Condition: B+

Nice impression and color on watermarked paper with light centerfold toning, a 0.5" separation at top, and a few small repairs to the centerfold on verso. Remargined at bottom with neatline in facsimile.

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,200

Sold for: $700

Closed on 2/13/2013

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