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Auction 198, Lot 417
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"Carte de la Prevoste en Vicomte de Paris Dressee sur un Grand Nombre de Memoires Particuliers Assujettis aux Observations de Mrs. de l'Academie Rle des Sciences", Seutter, Matthias

Subject: Northern France, Paris

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.6 x 19.3 inches
57.4 x 49 cm
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This detailed map of the vicinity of Paris extends from Chartres and Vernon east to Meaux and Melun, with the Seine River prominently meandering across the map. The map is filled with meticulous detail of towns, fortified cities, forests, rivers, lakes, aqueducts, and more. Decorated by an allegorical title cartouche along the left border.

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Condition: B+

A dark impression with contemporary color. There is some scattered foxing mostly confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 6/19/2024

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