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Auction 108, Lot 568

"La Grande Tartarie", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Northern Asia

Period: 1705 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
10 x 7.5 inches
25.4 x 19.1 cm
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Charming small map of the northern parts of Asia extending from the Caspian Sea through northern China and the island of Corey (Korea). Embellished with a strapwork title cartouche and compass rose. From the Dutch edition of Nicolas Sanson's pocket atlas published by F. Halma.

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Condition: A

Couple of small rust spots, else very good with a sharp impression.

Estimate: $100 - $150

Unsold

Closed on 9/29/2004

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