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Auction 196, Lot 726

"[Lot of 3] Carte Heraldique Representant les Armes de l'Empereur ... les Etats du Saint Empire Romain... [and] Nouvelle Carte Genealogique des Principaux Souverains de l'Europe... [and] Carte Genealogique de la Maison de Wassenaar...", Chatelain, Henry Abraham

Subject: Prints - Heraldry

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Historique

Color: Black & White

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A. Carte Heraldique Representant les Armes de l'Empereur des Electeurs des Princes tant Ecclesiastiques que Seculiers et de Tous les Etats du Saint Empire Romain... (39.0 x 19.3"). This magnificent and elaborate large chart illustrates the coats of arms of the Emperor, Electors, and Princes of the Holy Roman Empire. At center is the fantastic armorial of the Emperor with the smaller coats of arms (at least 250) filling the rest of the piece. On two joined sheets, as issued. Condition: A dark impression with faint offsetting and a 3.25" fold separation at bottom that has been closed on verso with archival tape. (B+)

B. Nouvelle Carte Genealogique des Principaux Souverains de l'Europe Issus de la Famille Roiale de France et les Branches des Maisons Souveraines de l'Empire Issues de Witekind le Grand ou des Anciens... (42.8 x 16.8"). This elaborate and fully engraved sheet details the complex genealogy of France’s royal families and its branches. Along the top are 40 coats of arms including England, Spain, Orleans, Lorraine, Brandebourg, Savoye, and many more. Condition: A crisp impression. (A)

C. Carte Genealogique de la Maison de Wassenaar, les Branches qui en sont Issues avec la Plus Part des Alliances Quelle a Formees Ainsi que les Armes des Principaux de Cette Famille (39.3 x 16.4"). This attractive composition demonstrates the genealogy of the House of Wassenaar in today's Netherlands. The sheet is lavishly illustrated by 42 coats of arms and views of 4 important buildings in the lower corners. Condition: A crisp impression on a clean sheet. (A)

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Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 2/7/2024

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