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Auction 169, Lot 492

"Lorraine", Duval, Pierre

Subject: Northeastern France

Period: 1661 (published)

Publication: La Geographie Universelle

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.8 x 3.9 inches
12.2 x 9.9 cm
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This map shows the Lorraine region of France, centered approximately on Nancy and showing major cities and rivers. 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 A.

Condition: B+

Original color on watermarked paper with faint offsetting, light toning, and a few small damp stains along the top edge of the sheet.

Estimate: $80 - $95

Sold for: $60

Closed on 9/12/2018

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