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Auction 199, Lot 633

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"Partie Orientale de la Terre Ferme de l'Inde Moderne", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: Southeast Asia

Period: 1683 (circa)

Publication: Description de l'Univers

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.1 x 5.9 inches
10.4 x 15 cm
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This charming small map depicts most of Southeast Asia, extending into parts of China and Bangladesh. The Bay of Bengal is noted. A number of rivers are depicted with several named, including five rivers flowing south from the mythical Lac de Chiamay. Adorned with a drape-style cartouche. There is related French text on verso.

References: Pastoureau, MANESSON-MALLET 1 A [153].

Condition: A

A crisp impression on a bright sheet with non-archival tape along the edges of the sheet on verso, which show through on recto, but would not be visible if framed.

Estimate: $100 - $130

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Closed on 9/11/2024

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