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Auction 186, Lot 48

"Continent Septentrional", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: North Pole

Period: 1683 (circa)

Publication: Description de l'Univers

Color: Black & White

Size:
4.1 x 5.9 inches
10.4 x 15 cm
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Miniature map of the North Pole on an azimuth equidistant polar projection with only the landmass outlines shown and named. The northern tip of the Island of California is shown, as well as Terre de Jesso, which is prominently named.

References: McLaughlin #82-1; Pastoureau, Manesson-Mallet I [76].

Condition: A

A sharp impression with light toning along the edges of the sheet and a small chip at bottom left.

Estimate: $80 - $95

Sold for: $60

Closed on 2/9/2022

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