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Auction 196, Lot 460

"La Bretagne Divisee en ses Neuf Evesches qui font Aussi l'Estendue des Receptes de la Generalite e Nantes", Sanson/Jaillot

Subject: Western France

Period: 1696 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
31.3 x 21.3 inches
79.5 x 54.1 cm
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This is Jaillot's two-sheet map of Brittany that was based on Sanson's single-sheet map of the region. The map shows the nine bishoprics and extends to just past the Loire River in the south. Beautifully engraved detail depicts the mountains, forests, marshes, and various types of cities identified in the legend at top left. It is adorned with a fine, title cartouche featuring mer-men blowing conch shells and the royal French arms. Printed on two sheets, joined.

References:

Condition: B+

Dark impressions on bright sheets with a bit of printer's ink residue, light offsetting, some scattered spots at left, and two professionally repaired tears that enter less than 1/2" into image at right and left.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $160

Closed on 2/7/2024

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