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Auction 102, Lot 458

"La Grande Tartarie Suiuant les Nouvelles Observations de Messrs. de l'Academie Royale des Sciences, etc.", Aa, Pieter van der

Subject: Asia - Northern

Period: 1719 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
11.7 x 9 inches
29.7 x 22.9 cm
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Copper engraved map of the northern parts of Asia extending from the Caspian Sea through northern China and Korea. The map is filled with an amazing amount of detail. Figural title cartouche and small compass rose decorate the map.

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Condition: A

Minor soil in margins.

Estimate: $170 - $220

Sold for: $120

Closed on 3/5/2003

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