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Auction 201, Lot 21
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"Mappe-Monde sur la Projection Reduite de Mercator", Chamouin, Jean Baptiste Marie

Subject: World

Period: 1812 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Complet Du Precis De La Geographie Universelle...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.6 x 11.3 inches
44.7 x 28.7 cm
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This map of the world on Mercator's projection is centered on the Pacific Ocean with the Americas on the right, rather than the more common orientation centered on the Atlantic Ocean. The map focuses on physical geography and highlights rivers, lakes, and topography. Only a few place names are shown including Washington, La Paz, London, Paris and Berlin. A delicate title cartouche includes a globe and other scientific instruments. Lettering by Giraldon.

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Condition: A

A crisp impression on a clean sheet with a couple of narrow dampstains in the far blank margins.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 11/20/2024

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