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Auction 106, Lot 42

"Carte Pour Servir d'Entree et d'Introduction a la Geographie et a l'Intelligence de l'Histoire Universele", Sanson, Nicolas Fils

Subject: Ancient World

Period: 1750 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.2 x 5.2 inches
36.1 x 13.2 cm
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An interesting small folding map of the world known to the ancients. Contemporary regions are colored and named with the ancient names of empires and tribes shown with numbers keyed to panels at each side.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $70 - $90

Sold for: $95

Closed on 3/3/2004

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