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Auction 105, Lot 385

"Gouvernemens, et Generalite du Lionois, et d'Auvergne…",

Subject: France

Period: 1771 (dated)

Publication: Atlas General…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.7 x 9.2 inches
34.8 x 23.4 cm
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Handsome and detailed map with rococo-style cartouche. Good detail throughout with many roads, villages, rivers, etc. Delineates the Saone River. Locates Lion, Vienna, Roanne, Mouserrand, Champs, S. Flour, Le Puy, etc. On a full sheet (22" x 17.5") with text panels at both sides, all surrounded by decorative borders that include scenes of putti, globes, canons and soldiers, etc.

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Condition: A

Very slightly toned along centerfold, still very good.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Unsold

Closed on 12/3/2003

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