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Auction 105, Lot 380

"Carte du Diocese de Beziers", Delisle/Covens & Mortier

Subject: France

Period: 1739 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.75 x 15.75 inches
40 x 40 cm
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Charming and decorative map of Beziers, located in southern France on the shores of the Mediterranean. Very good detail of towns, roads, topography, rivers. Extends to include Montpellier, Lodeve and Narbonne. Decorative cartouche and inset plan of walled and fortified Beziers. Surrounded with text describing the area.

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Condition: A

Dark impression with original color on thick hand laid paper with full margins. Some light toning along centerfold and one area of light offsetting, still very good.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Unsold

Closed on 12/3/2003

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