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Auction 106, Lot 364

"Lotharingia Ducatus Noua descriptio", Jansson, Jan

Subject: France

Period: 1656 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.5 x 16.5 inches
54.6 x 41.9 cm
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Decorative map of northwestern France with Nancy at center and surrounded by hundreds of tiny villages. North is oriented to the left. The title cartouche is embellished with a vineyard, figures and a coat of arms. A strapwork cartouche encloses the distance scales. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A

Original color. Couple of short repaired tears in blank margins. Bit of uneven toning, still very good.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $150

Closed on 3/3/2004

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