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Auction 145, Lot 768

"Nubie", Duval, Pierre

Subject: Sudan

Period: 1682 (published)

Publication: Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5 x 4 inches
12.7 x 10.2 cm
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This miniature map of present-day Sudan 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

Sold for: $60

Closed on 6/12/2013

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