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Auction 152, Lot 531
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"Carte Nouvelle du Duche de Mantoue Levee par Ordre Expres. a l'Usage des Armees en Italie...", Sanson/Mortier

Subject: Northern Italy

Period: 1705 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.9 x 19.4 inches
58.2 x 49.3 cm
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This handsome map is centered on Mantova, extending south to Parma and north to Lake Garda. There is excellent detail of towns, roads, forts, universities, and canals. The map was created to depict the encampments, movements, and battles of the Imperial and French military forces, which are identified in the key at bottom right.

References:

Condition: B+

A sharp impression with original color, a couple of tiny worm holes, light toning along the centerfold, and a few small stains. Trimmed to neatline at bottom right, as issued.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Unsold

Closed on 2/18/2015

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