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Auction 177, Lot 388
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"Irlande Royaume Divise en ses Quatre Provinces, et ces Provces en Leurs Comtes", Sanson/Mariette

Subject: Ireland

Period: 1665 (dated)

Publication: Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.9 x 15 inches
48 x 38.1 cm
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This handsome and cleanly engraved map features excellent detail of the provinces of Munster, Leinster, Ulster, and Connaught, as well as the counties, cities, and topography. The map shows the adjacent coastlines of Scotland, England, and Wales, with just a small amount of detail for them. The decorative cartouche is topped with two cloaked men and adorned with foliage. There are four distance scales at bottom left.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON V B [122].

Condition: A

A sharp impression with contemporary outline color on a sheet with an ornate coat-of-arms watermark and minor marginal soiling.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $220

Closed on 4/29/2020

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