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Auction 147, Lot 635

"Isles Molucques", Duval, Pierre

Subject: East Indies - Indonesia

Period: 1682 (published)

Publication: Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.9 x 3.9 inches
12.4 x 9.9 cm
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Charming miniature map of the famous Spice Islands depicting even some very tiny islands. 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: B+

A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive old color that has been partially refreshed and light toning along centerfold and sheet edges.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 11/20/2013

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