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Auction 147, Lot 8
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"La Geographie Universelle Contenant les Descriptions, les Cartes, et le Blason, des Principaux Pais du Monde", Duval, Pierre

Subject: Title Pages

Period: 1682 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5 x 4 inches
12.7 x 10.2 cm
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This charming title page appeared in Duval's fine miniature world geography, with many of the maps based on Nicolas Sanson. Pierre Duval was Sanson's nephew and pupil, and published a wide range of atlases and individual maps. The title page features an octagonal border filled with leaves, a double-hemisphere world map, two books, and a sun, surrounded by the four continents in the corners.

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

Condition: B+

A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and light toning along centerfold. A previous owner's stamp appears in bottom blank margin.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $75

Closed on 11/20/2013

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