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"Britannicae, Insulae in Quibus Albion seu Britannia Major, et Ivernia seu Britannia Minor Juxta Ptolemaei Mentem Divisae, tum in Populos Exhibentur...", Robert de Vaugondy, Didier
Subject: Britain
Period: 1750 (dated)
Publication: Atlas Universel
Color: Hand Color
Size:
21.1 x 19.3 inches
53.6 x 49 cm
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This is the second state of Robert de Vaugondy's attractive historical map of Britain, with the addition of the Scilly Isles. It is based on the cartography of Nicolas Sanson showing the Ptolemaic divisions and Roman names throughout. Embellished with a fine French-style title cartouche featuring symbols for Mercury and the maritime industry.
References: Pedley #46.
Condition: B+
A crisp impression with contemporary outline color on a sheet with a Society of Jesus watermark. There is minor offsetting and some dampstaining that is most visible in the blank margins.
Estimate: $120 - $150
Price: $90
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