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Auction 117, Lot 701

"L'Asie divisee en ses Principaux Etats"

Subject: Asia

Period: 1771 (published)

Publication: Lattre's Atlas Moderneā€¦

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.5 x 12 inches
44.5 x 30.5 cm
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Finely engraved chart of Asia including the East Indies. The Philippines and all of the East Indies are well shown. The Aleutian Islands are hinted at with an indistinct coastline east of Kamchatka labeled "Terre vue par M.rs Tchuricoiae de Delisle en S.bre 1741". Decorative cartouche (uncolored) features the wealth of the region including Persian rugs, textiles, and jewels.

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Condition: A

Crisp impression and original coloring on thick paper with watermark. Trace of toning along centerfold.

Estimate: $220 - $300

Unsold

Closed on 12/6/2006

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