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Auction 100, Lot 337

"Regni Galliae seu Franciae et Navarrae Tabula Geographica…", Homann Heirs

Subject: France

Period: 1741 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.2 x 18.7 inches
56.4 x 47.5 cm
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Copper engraved map based on the geography of Guillaume Delisle and updated by the Homanns. It is very detailed throughout. Large (uncolored) cartouche featuring the coat of arms, soldiers, weapons, scientific instruments and two children harvesting grapes.

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Condition: B

Light damp stains. Bottom fold separation, just entering map.

Estimate: $180 - $230

Sold for: $90

Closed on 9/12/2002

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