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Auction 103, Lot 377

"Nouvelle Carte Illustree de la Suisse…", Vuillemin, Alexander A.

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Subject: Switzerland

Period: 1860 (circa)

Publication: Geographie Commerciale et Industrielle

Color: Hand Color

Size:
33 x 23.2 inches
83.8 x 58.9 cm
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Striking 19th century map of Switzerland flanked by twenty-two vignettes of the people and produce of the region. This scarce map is wonderfully detailed, with railroads outlined in red and information on many cities, lakes and towns.

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Condition: A

A few small tears in surrounding blank margins. Original outline color.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $80

Closed on 6/11/2003

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