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Auction 178, Lot 302

"L'Escosse Royaume en ses Deux Principales Parties, qui sont Deca et Dela le Tay...", Sanson/Mariette

Subject: Scotland

Period: 1665 (dated)

Publication: Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.1 x 15.8 inches
51.1 x 40.1 cm
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This rare map of Scotland is filled with details of political boundaries, towns, mountains, and rivers. The map extends to include part of the Shetland Islands and northern Ireland. The map is embellished with a drape-style title cartouche.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON V B #118.

Condition: A

A crisp impression with contemporary outline color on a sheet with an elaborate coat-of-arms watermark. Minor offsetting.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $150

Closed on 6/10/2020

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