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Auction 143, Lot 512

"Tabula Delphinatus Vulgo le Gouvernement General du Dauphine…", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Southeastern France

Period: 1716 (published)

Publication: Grosser Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.5 x 19 inches
57.2 x 48.3 cm
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This detailed regional map covers the Rhone-Alpes region with a small portion of Italy. It includes the cities of Lyon, Grenoble, and Turin. Fortified cities, small towns, monasteries, roads and canals fill the landscape along with topographical depictions of hills, mountains and forests. At the top right is a large title cartouche embellished with allegorical figures overseeing a battle.

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Condition: A

Bold original color on watermarked paper with a couple of unobtrusive spots.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Unsold

Closed on 2/13/2013

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