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Auction 101, Lot 275

"Planisphere du Monde [on sheet with] France", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: Eastern Hemisphere

Period: 1719 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
3.9 x 5.5 inches
9.9 x 14 cm
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This interesting little sheet actually contains two maps engraved to appear as maps rolled out onto a table for viewing. The upper map shows only the Eastern Hemisphere of a double hemisphere world map. The lower map is of France.

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Condition: B

Bit of foxing mostly in margins.

Estimate: $120 - $160

Sold for: $90

Closed on 12/4/2002

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