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Auction 106, Lot 377

"Carte du Gouvernement de l'Isle de France et de celui de l'Orleanois", Bonne/Lattre

Subject: France

Period: 1770 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.7 x 16.2 inches
29.7 x 41.1 cm
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Detailed copper engraved map of central France. Centered on Paris, the sheet includes Fontamebleau, Rouen, Tours, Orleans, Guise, etc. Details hundreds of villages and cities, plus forests and roads. Rococo-style title cartouche and boldly colored borders.

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Condition: A

On thick hand laid paper with wide margins. One small spot, still very good.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $60

Closed on 3/3/2004

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