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Auction 118, Lot 822

"L'Empire de la Chine dresse d'apres les Cartes de l'Atlas Chinois", Robert de Vaugondy, Didier

Subject: China and Korea

Period: 1770 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Universel

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.7 x 19 inches
52.6 x 48.3 cm
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Attractive and finely engraved map with minute political and topographical detail. The large title cartouche is resplendent in the French style with Chinese musicians, a dancer, and various accouterments representative of the country. A later issue with date and privilege removed from imprint.

References: Pedley #408.

Condition: A

Original color.

Estimate: $500 - $600

Sold for: $375

Closed on 3/6/2007

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