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Auction 103, Lot 41

"Carte du Partage de la Terre, aux Trois Fils de Noe, et a leurs descendans", Robert de Vaugondy

Subject: Ancient World

Period: 1748 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13 x 9.7 inches
33 x 24.6 cm
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Charming little map describing the division of the ancient world among the sons and descendants of Noah after the Great Flood. The area shown is present-day Europe, Middle East and the northern part of Africa.

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Condition: A

Paper added at top left binder's edge, well away from map.

Estimate: $60 - $80

Sold for: $170

Closed on 6/11/2003

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