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"Le Royaume d'Ecosse Divise en Shires ou Comtes", Robert de Vaugondy, Gilles

Subject: Scotland

Period: 1751 (dated)

Publication: Atlas Universel

Color: Hand Color

Size:

22.6 x 19.3 inches
57.4 x 49 cm

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This handsome map of Scotland delineates the counties and shows countless place names, harbors, islands, rivers, mountains, shoals, bays and firths. At lower left is a beautifully engraved rococo cartouche. This is the first state, prior to the addition of St. Kilda.

References: Pedley #52.

Condition: A

A sharp impression with contemporary outline color on a bright sheet with a Society of Jesus watermark. There are printer's creases along the centerfold at top and bottom and light dampstains along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $150

Closed on 11/20/2024

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"Le Royaume d'Ecosse Divise en Shires ou Comtes", Robert de Vaugondy, Gilles

Subject: Scotland

Period: 1751 (dated)

Publication: Atlas Universel

Color: Hand Color

Size:

22.6 x 19.3 inches
57.4 x 49 cm

This handsome map of Scotland delineates the counties and shows countless place names, harbors, islands, rivers, mountains, shoals, bays and firths. At lower left is a beautifully engraved rococo cartouche. This is the first state, prior to the addition of St. Kilda.

References: Pedley #52.

Condition: A

A sharp impression with contemporary outline color on a bright sheet with a Society of Jesus watermark. There are printer's creases along the centerfold at top and bottom and light dampstains along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $150

Closed on 11/20/2024

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"Le Royaume d'Ecosse Divise en Shires ou Comtes", Robert de Vaugondy, Gilles

Subject: Scotland

Period: 1751 (dated)

Publication: Atlas Universel

Color: Hand Color

Size:

22.6 x 19.3 inches57.4 x 49 cm

This handsome map of Scotland delineates the counties and shows countless place names, harbors, islands, rivers, mountains, shoals, bays and firths. At lower left is a beautifully engraved rococo cartouche. This is the first state, prior to the addition of St. Kilda.

References: Pedley #52.

Condition: A

A sharp impression with contemporary outline color on a bright sheet with a Society of Jesus watermark. There are printer's creases along the centerfold at top and bottom and light dampstains along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $150

Closed on 11/20/2024

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22.6 x 19.3 inches
57.4 x 49 cm