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Auction 96, Lot 336

"La Moscovie Septentrionale, Suivant les Nouvelles Observations de Mess.rs De l'Academie Royale des Sciences, etc.", Aa, Pieter van der

Subject: Russia

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
11.8 x 8.9 inches
30 x 22.6 cm
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Finely engraved map of Northern Russia with nice detail along the Volga River. The title cartouche features a horse drawn sleigh and a man hunting a bear with bow and arrow.

References:

Condition: B

Light ink offsetting and a smudge of printer's ink near cartouche, else fine.

Estimate: $160 - $180

Sold for: $120

Closed on 9/12/2001

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