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Auction 133, Lot 408

"Carte Genealogique pour Conduire a l'Histoire des Rois du Nord, la Carte de leurs Etats, leurs armes et des Remarques pour Conduire a l'Intelligence de l'Histoire du Nord", Chatelain, Henry Abraham

Subject: Scandinavia

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Historique…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
37.5 x 15 inches
95.3 x 38.1 cm
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This interesting large engraving features two maps (approximately 9 x 8") - Nouvelle Carte du Royaume de Suede and Carte du Royaume de Gothie. The sheet is dominated by an elaborate family tree and coats of arms detailing the royal lineage of Scandinavia. Two-sheets joined as issued.

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Condition: A

Overall very good with just a hint of toning along the paper joint and in the blank margins. A tiny fold separation in the margin is closed with archival tape.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $200

Closed on 9/1/2010

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