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Auction 166, Lot 452

"Les Provinces Unies du Pais Bas Connues sous le Nom de Holande", Duval, Pierre

Subject: Netherlands

Period: 1672 (published)

Publication: La Geographie Universelle

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.9 x 3.9 inches
12.4 x 9.9 cm
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This miniature map of the Netherlands is divided into provinces and depicts major towns and key topographical features. The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche in the form of a banner. 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 C.

Condition: B+

Original color on watermarked paper with very light toning.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/14/2018

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