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Auction 101, Lot 326

"Tabula Geogr: Belgii Universi XVII Provinc. ademendatiora Exempla…", Von Euler, Leonhard

Subject: Netherlands

Period: 1755 (published)

Publication: Prussian Royal Academy

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14 x 12.5 inches
35.6 x 31.8 cm
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A pleasing copper plate engraved map with full wash colors marking various political divisions. Large and boldly engraved cartouche. The Low Countries and parts of Germany and France are shown in considerable detail. The map was trimmed and mounted on stiffer paper for inclusion in the Von Euler's Atlas. Von Euler was a Swiss mathematician and was closely associated with the Delisles. An unobtrusive and unidentified hand printed library stamp at lower left. Original uncolored cartouche.

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Condition: A

Marginal foxing and one spot in map.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $100

Closed on 12/4/2002

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