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Auction 180, Lot 437

"Le Royaume de Norwege Divise en ses Cinq Principaux Gouvernements...", Chiquet, Jacques

Subject: Norway & Sweden

Period: 1719 (dated)

Publication: Le Nouveau et Curieux Atlas Geographique et Historique

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.4 x 8.5 inches
16.3 x 21.6 cm
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This charming, uncommon map illustrates Norway divided into provinces. It extends to include a bit of Sweden. A table at upper left lists the kings of Norway. Sea monsters, flying fish and ships fill the North Sea.

References: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #43-17; Shirley (BL Atlases) T.MEN-1b.

Condition: A

A dark impression on a bright sheet with a bunch of grapes watermark and a dark stain in the bottom blank margin, well away from the image.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $50

Closed on 11/18/2020

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