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Auction 147, Lot 427

"[Lot of 2] A New and Accurate Map of Sweden and Norway from the Sieur Roberts Atlas with Improvements [and] La Suede"

Subject: Scandinavia

Period: 1765-78 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

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A nice duo of eighteenth century maps of Scandinavia, both filled with details of towns, political boundaries, rivers, and topography.

A. A New and Accurate Map of Sweden and Norway from the Sieur Roberts Atlas with Improvements, by John Gibson, from Geographical Dictionary, circa 1765 (11.3 x 7.7"). Gibson's map includes an inset of Iceland, a compass rose capped with a fleur-de-lis, and an ornate title cartouche. Condition: A few tiny spots. (A)

B. La Suede, by Didier Robert de Vaugondy, circa 1778 (7.5 x 9.4"). This is the second state. Reference: Pedley #66. Condition: This example has wide margins as well as some printer's ink residue and a few errant spots of color. (B+)

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Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $75

Closed on 11/20/2013

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