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Auction 102, Lot 405

"Carte de la Hongrie et des Pays qui en Dependoient Autrefois…", Delisle, Guillaume

Subject: Southeastern Europe

Period: 1703 (dated)

Publication: Atlas Geographique et Universel

Color: Hand Color

Size:
25.7 x 18.5 inches
65.3 x 47 cm
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First state of Delisle's important map of Hungary and the Balkans. It is the first map depicting the Danube bend and the river fairly accurately. Fine decorative title cartouche featuring soldiers, flags and eagles.

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Condition: A+

Fine color and impression.

Estimate: $350 - $400

Sold for: $300

Closed on 3/5/2003

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