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Auction 120, Lot 489

"La Suede et la Norwege avec l'Islande…", Brion de la Tour/Desnos

Subject: Scandinavia

Period: 1786 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12 x 10.5 inches
30.5 x 26.7 cm
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This attractive and nicely engraved map of Scandinavia presents good detail throughout and includes an inset of Iceland. The map has a decorative rococo-style cartouche and border, which was printed from a separate plate.

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Condition: A+

Fine impression and original color.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $150

Closed on 7/18/2007

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