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Auction 118, Lot 525

"Europe", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Europe

Period: 1699 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.1 x 7.1 inches
23.1 x 18 cm
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A very lovely little map of Europe filled with fully engraved towns and topography. The map is decorated with a strapwork cartouche and a simple compass rose. Engraved by Antoine d' Winter for a scarce pirated edition of Sanson's pocket atlas.

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Condition: A

Light offsetting, else fine.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $200

Closed on 3/6/2007

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