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Auction 145, Lot 765

"Abissinie ou Haute Ethiopie", Duval, Pierre

Subject: Egypt

Period: 1682 (published)

Publication: Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4 x 5 inches
10.2 x 12.7 cm
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This miniature map of Egypt depicts major towns and key topographical features. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson's nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson.

References: King (2nd ed) pp. 132-135; Pastoureau, Duval XI Fa.

Condition: A+

A fine impression on watermarked paper with wide, original margins.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Unsold

Closed on 6/12/2013

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