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Auction 193, Lot 432

"Le Royaume d'Irlande Divise en Provinces Subdivisions en Comtez et en Baronies Selon les Memoires du Sr. Petty et d'Autres...", Nolin, Jean Batiste

Subject: Ireland

Period: 1690 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.1 x 23.8 inches
46 x 60.5 cm
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This uncommon map is filled with details on towns, archbishoprics, castles, and more, outlined in a legend at bottom right. A note at the top of the map explains the political divisions within Ireland. The decorative title cartouche features the head of Medusa and soldiers prepared for battle.

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Condition: A

A crisp impression on a bright sheet with a Society of Jesus watermark. There are a couple of short tears in the left blank margin that have been closed on verso with archival tape. A strip of brown paper tape is along the top edge of the sheet.

Estimate: $500 - $650

Sold for: $400

Closed on 6/21/2023

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