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Auction 184, Lot 760

"[Lot of 2] Carte des Pavillons Accompagnee d'Observations pour en Faire Comprendre le Blazon... [and] Nouvelle Carte des Ordres Militaires ou de Chevalerie Institues par Divers Princes...", Chatelain, Henry Abraham

Subject: Prints - Ships & Military Orders

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Historique

Color: Black & White

Size:
23.1 x 19.3 inches
58.7 x 49 cm
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A. Carte des Pavillons Accompagnee d'Observations pour en Faire Comprendre le Blazon... This striking sheet shows 88 marine flags of various seafaring nations. Also included is an alphabetic table listing the flags. At bottom is a guide to various colors and patterns used on flags.

B. Nouvelle Carte des Ordres Militaires ou de Chevalerie Institues par Divers Princes... This interesting sheet contains 149 illustrations of various military orders including the Knights Templar and the Order of Calatrava. There is a key and descriptive listing for each order at bottom.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding with light toning.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $250

Closed on 9/15/2021

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