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Auction 104, Lot 524

"Asie", Levasseur, Victor

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Subject: Asia

Period: 1847 (circa)

Publication: Atlas National Illustre

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.6 x 11 inches
42.2 x 27.9 cm
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Very crisp and dark impression of this lovely map of the continent. The map is surrounded by artistically rendered vignettes depicting the peoples of Asia, Adam and Eve, and several exotic animals. One of the last maps produced in the decorative style.

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Condition: A

Repaired short tear on verso, otherwise excellent.

Estimate: $140 - $160

Sold for: $180

Closed on 9/10/2003

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