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Auction 116, Lot 530

"Borbonium Ducatus - Bourbonnois", Hondius/Jansson

Subject: France

Period: 1650 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.5 x 15 inches
49.5 x 38.1 cm
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A fine map of the Bourbonnais Province in central France with nice detail of cities, villages and forests. The Loire River flows through the upper corner of the map, past Bourbon-Lancy, Marsigny and many other towns. It is decorated with two beautiful cartouches flanked by musketeers and putti. German text on verso.

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Condition: B

Good impression and original color that is slightly faded. Toned on centerfold with some minor offsetting.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Unsold

Closed on 9/20/2006

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