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Auction 201, Lot 425
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"Principaute de Galles: ou sont les Comtes, ou Shiries de Anglesey I. Carnarvan, Denbigh, Flint, Merioneth, et Montgomery en Nort-Walles; Cardigan, Ranor, Breknock, Glamorgan, Carmarden, et Penbrock en Sout-Walles", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Wales

Period: 1658 (dated)

Publication: Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.1 x 14.6 inches
43.4 x 37.1 cm
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This copper-engraved map is devoted entirely to Wales with excellent detail of all shires, towns, rivers, and topography. The map extends to include a little of Ireland's east coast. Adorned with a decorative wreath-style cartouche incorporating sea monsters, a shell, and a cherub.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON V A [27].

Condition: B+

A sharp impression with contemporary outline color on a bright sheet with a large coat of arms watermark. There are a few small spots in the image and dampstains confined to the right blank margin.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 11/20/2024

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