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Auction 117, Lot 484

"Carte des Pays Bas Catholiques…", Delisle/Covens & Mortier

Subject: Low Countries

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23.6 x 19.5 inches
59.9 x 49.5 cm
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This is a detailed map of the region published from Delisle's plate, including Luxembourg and bordering parts of France and Germany. Wonderful, figural title cartouche with recumbent male and female figures at top, a lion at bottom, and a banner-style scale of miles. Engraved by J. van Lugtenburg.

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Condition: A

Printed on heavy paper with original color. Some marginal toning, marginal centerfold separation repaired on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Unsold

Closed on 12/6/2006

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