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Auction 176, Lot 389
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"La Britannique dans sa Heptarchie Anglois Saxonique", Bossuet, Jacques Benigne

Subject: England & Wales

Period: 1755 (published)

Publication: Discours sur l'Histoire Universelle…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.5 x 5 inches
16.5 x 12.7 cm
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This little map shows England and Wales as it was during the Heptarchy, a phrase referring to the seven kingdoms that arose after the departure of the Romans, from 500-850 AD. It is based on Sanson's pocket atlas map and includes a considerable amount of information for such a small map.

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Condition: B+

A crisp impression, issued folding, with light toning.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $50

Closed on 2/12/2020

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