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Auction 179, Lot 763
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"Presqu-Isle de l’Inde deca le Golfe de Bengala", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: India

Period: 1683 (circa)

Publication: Description de l'Univers

Color: Hand Color

Size:
3.9 x 5.5 inches
9.9 x 14 cm
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This finely engraved miniature map covers India and I. de Ceilan (Sri Lanka). There are place names, political divisions, and some topographical detail. The decorative title cartouche at bottom right features male and female satyrs holding an urn in the shade of two palm trees.

References: Pastoureau, MANESSON-MALLET I A [160].

Condition: A

A nice impression with minor toning.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $55

Closed on 9/16/2020

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