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Auction 118, Lot 810

"Turcomanie Georgie Commanie", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Caucasus

Period: 1699 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.3 x 7.4 inches
23.6 x 18.8 cm
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Very attractive map of Georgia, Armenia, the Black and Caspian Seas filled with major cities, mountains and rivers. The map is beautifully adorned with a large and dramatic cartouche. Engraved by Antoine d' Winter for a scarce pirated edition of Sanson's pocket atlas.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $95

Closed on 3/6/2007

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