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Auction 96, Lot 310

"Agri Parisiensis Tabula partieularis, qua maxima Pars Insulae Franciae, seu Regiae celeberrimaeq Parisiorum Urbis vicina Regio in fuas Castellanias accurate divisa exhibetur", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: France

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.9 x 22.5 inches
48 x 57.2 cm
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Extremely detailed map showing detail down to tiny villages, forests, farmland, walled cities and more. Centered on Paris, the map extends to show these cities at the extremes; Ablis, Messe, Herissy, Senlies, and Mante. Details in Paris include walled sections and the gardens at Vincennes. Beautiful cartouche with several putti.

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Condition: A+

Sharp impression and fine original color.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $210

Closed on 9/12/2001

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