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Auction 193, Lot 481
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"Pictaviae Ducatus Descriptio, Vulgo le Pais de Poictou", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: Western France

Period: 1634 (circa)

Publication: Novus Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.9 x 15.1 inches
53.1 x 38.4 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. German text on verso, published between 1634-35.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #4500:2.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with light dampstains along the sides of the sheet, entering the image a bit in the bottom corners.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Unsold

Closed on 6/21/2023

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