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Auction 118, Lot 560

"La Britannique dans sa Heptarchie Anglois-Saxonique", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: England & Wales

Period: 1699 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7 x 9 inches
17.8 x 22.9 cm
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Attractive map of England and Wales as it was during the Heptarchy. The phrase refers to the seven kingdoms that arose after the departure of the Romans, from 500-850 AD. The map is decorated with a draped title cartouche. Engraved by Antoine de Winter.

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Condition: A

Nice, sharp impression with folds as issued. Paper added to extend binding trim at lower right.

Estimate: $180 - $200

Sold for: $130

Closed on 3/6/2007

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