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Auction 192, Lot 552
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"Cony, a Strong City of Piedmont in the States of Savoy for Mr. Tindal's Continuation of Mr. Rapin's History of England", Tindal, Nicholas

Subject: Cuneo, Italy

Period: 1751 (published)

Publication: Continuation of Mr. Rapin's History of England

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.4 x 14.4 inches
46.7 x 36.6 cm
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This fine bird's-eye plan of the city and fortifications of Cuneo and the surrounding countryside was added to the second edition of Mr. Rapin de Thoyras's History of England. A decorative cartouche encloses a key to the map, locating the castle, churches, batteries, government buildings, and mills. Engraved by Basire.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding on a sheet with a fleur-de-lis watermark. There is a small rust spot, light dampstaining in the left blank margin, and a fold separation extending 1" into the map at bottom that has been closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $180 - $210

Sold for: $80

Closed on 4/26/2023

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