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Auction 186, Lot 542

"Pologne Royaume Electif", Duval, Pierre

Subject: Eastern Europe, Poland

Period: 1682 (published)

Publication: Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5 x 4.1 inches
12.7 x 10.4 cm
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This miniature map of eastern Europe extends from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea, and depicts major towns and key topographical features. This is the second state with some nomenclature added. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson's nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson.

References: King (2nd ed.) pp. 132-135; Pastoureau, DUVAL XI Fa.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with contemporary outline color in the map and later color in the cartouche, on watermarked paper with a stain in the top border. There is light toning and dampstains along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $120

Closed on 2/9/2022

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