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Auction 113, Lot 481
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"L'Isle de France Parisiensis Agri Descriptio", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: France

Period: 1634 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.5 x 5.3 inches
19.1 x 13.5 cm
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Reduced version of Jansson's map of the vicinity of Paris, which was based on a manuscript map attributed to Francois de la Guillotiere. It extends to include Pentioise, Senlis, and Meaux. Engraved by Petrus Kaerius for Jansson's editions of the Atlas Minor. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 12/7/2005

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