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Auction 195, Lot 727
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"Presqu'Isle des Indes Orientales, Comprenant l'Indostan ou Empire du Mogol, Differens Royaumes ou Etats, les Vastes Possessions des Anglais, et les Autres Etablissemens Europeens...", Robert de Vaugondy/Delamarche

Subject: India & Sri Lanka

Period: 1785 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
24.6 x 18.8 inches
62.5 x 47.8 cm
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This detailed map of India shows an intricate system of roads, along with towns, political boundaries and mountain ranges. The map includes an inset of the mouth of the Ganges River detailing shoals and depth soundings. The sheet is adorned with a rococo title cartouche and a vignette featuring an elephant.

References:

Condition: B+

A nice impression on a bright sheet with a birdhouse watermark, light soiling and foxing, and a crease to the left of the centerfold. There are dampstains confined to the edges of the sheet, not affecting the image.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $200

Closed on 11/15/2023

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