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Auction 104, Lot 436

"Gouvernement de Provence, et Generalite d'Aix avec le Comtat Venaisein…", Brion de la Tour/Desnos

Subject: France

Period: 1771 (dated)

Publication: Atlas General Methodique et Elementaire

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.5 x 16 inches
54.6 x 40.6 cm
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A very decorative map of Provence with good information on the roads. The map is flanked by two columns of French text and surrounded by a wide rococo-style frame with a military theme. The map (13.2 x 9") and decorative border were printed from two separate plates and assembled with the text for this beautiful atlas. Map fully colored, cartouche and decorative border uncolored.

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Condition: B

Toned along fold.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Unsold

Closed on 9/10/2003

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