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Auction 188, Lot 443
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"Pictaviae Ducatus Descriptio, Vulgo le Pais de Poictou", Jansson, Jan

Subject: Western France

Period: 1646 (circa)

Publication: Novus Atlas...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.4 x 14.9 inches
51.8 x 37.8 cm
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Fine map of the region including the coastline and the cities of Nantes and Rochelle prominently delineated. Richly ornamented with a banner style title cartouche, the royal arms, a compass rose, sailing ship, and a distance scale topped by a wine barrel and flanked by two adorable putti. Latin text on verso, published between 1646-57.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #4500:1C.2.

Condition: B+

Contemporary color with light toning and a repaired centerfold separation at bottom that enters less than 1" into the map image. A small manuscript notation in brown ink in the lower right corner attributes the map to Hondius.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $70

Closed on 6/22/2022

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