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Auction 109, Lot 434

"Comitatus Burgundiae tam in Praecipuas ejus Praefecturas quam in minores earundem Balliviatus aliasq. Ditiones subjacentes et insertas…", Visscher, Nicolas

Subject: France

Period: 1685 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18 x 22 inches
45.7 x 55.9 cm
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Beautiful map of the Burgundy area with mountains, forests and fortifications prominently engraved. Extends to include Geneva. Decorative dedication to William III of Great Britain with the royal coat of arms and an elaborate cartouche with the French coat of arms, numerous figures and the female personification of Renown.

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Condition: A+

Superb old color.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $275

Closed on 12/1/2004

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