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Auction 202, Lot 449
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"Britannia Ducatus. Duche de Bretaigne", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: Western France

Period: 1641 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.6 x 15.1 inches
52.3 x 38.4 cm
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This richly decorated map of northwestern France is fully engraved with forests, rivers, cities and villages. The splendid title and distance scale cartouches features mermen. Two sailing ships, three compass roses and a coat of arms further decorate this fine map. Blaeu's imprint appears at lower right. German text on verso, published between 1641-70.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #4450:2.

Condition: B+

Full contemporary color on a lightly toned sheet with scattered foxing and a tiny tear in the top margin.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 2/12/2025

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