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Auction 201, Lot 469

"Le Royaume de France Fait Conforme aux Cartes, Imprimees, et Manuscrittes, Desinees sur la Situation des Lieux et Conferees avec les Itineraires Anciens et Modernes...", Seutter, Matthias

Subject: France

Period: 1734 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.3 x 18.9 inches
56.6 x 48 cm
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This superb map is beautifully engraved with place names, watershed, and much more. It extends to include Corsica and portions of Spain, Italy, Switzerland, and England. The decorative title cartouche features mapmaking tools, a globe, the coat of arms, a canon, Mercury, and several other allegorical figures. An extensive notation at upper right describes the country.

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Condition: A

A crisp impression with full contemporary color. There are a couple of tiny chips and a short centerfold separation all confined to the bottom blank margin.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 11/20/2024

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