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Auction 146, Lot 285

"Audience de Mexico", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Mexico

Period: 1683 (published)

Publication: L'Amerique en Plusieurs Cartes…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.8 x 6.5 inches
27.4 x 16.5 cm
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This is an attractive small map focusing on the region of central and southern Mexico with the Yucatan Peninsula. It is adorned with a drape-style title cartouche. Engraved by Antoine de Winter.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON II F.

Condition: A

A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive color, good margins, and a hint of toning.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 9/4/2013

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