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Auction 105, Lot 457

"Asie", Levasseur, Victor

Subject: Asia

Period: 1850 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Universel Illustre

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.2 x 11.2 inches
43.7 x 28.4 cm
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Beautiful example of this lovely map of the continent that is surrounded by fully colored steel engraved vignettes depicting costumes of the various 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

Estimate: $180 - $220

Sold for: $120

Closed on 12/3/2003

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