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Auction 120, Lot 478
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"Le Royaume d'Ecosse divisee en Shires ou Comtes", Robert de Vaugondy, Gilles

Subject: Scotland

Period: 1751 (dated)

Publication: Atlas Universel

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.5 x 19.25 inches
57.2 x 48.9 cm
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This is the second state of this handsome map of Scotland, published in 1768. The map delineates the counties, and shows countless place-names, harbors, islands as well as rivers, mountains, shoals, bays and firths. At lower left is a beautifully engraved rococo cartouche.

References: Pedley #52.

Condition: B

Dark impression on sound paper with original outline color. Printer's crease and smudges at top.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Sold for: $150

Closed on 7/18/2007

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