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Auction 105, Lot 38

"Mappemonde en deux Hemispheres ou l'on a Indiques les Nouvelles decouvertes", Mentelle, Edme

Subject: World

Period: 1797 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.4 x 12.5 inches
41.7 x 31.8 cm
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Handsome twin hemisphere map with particularly nice detail of the islands throughout the world. Australia is still oddly shaped with a partially delineated southern coastline. Engraved by P.F. Tardieu.

References:

Condition: A

Crisp impression with very wide margins. Short separation on bottom centerfold, well away from map and a couple of small spots near top neatline, overall very good.

Estimate: $200 - $275

Sold for: $160

Closed on 12/3/2003

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