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Auction 120, Lot 658

"[Lot of 3 - River Po]", Covens & Mortier

Subject: Italy

Period: 1733 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.5 x 17 inches
49.5 x 43.2 cm
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Set of three uncommon maps tracing the flow of the River Po across northern Italy with many place names.

1) La Source du Po, et les Passages de France en Piemont is in Piedmont, focused on Oulx. 2) Le Cours du Po dans le Milanez shows a portion of Lombardy with Milan in the upper left corner. 3) Le Cours du Po dans le Piemont et le Montserrat is roughly centered on Turin in Piedmont.

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Condition: B

Nice impressions on sturdy sheets with original color. The sheets have a little irregular toning and some marginal tears and small holes. Map 3 with a centerfold separation into map, closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $850

Closed on 7/18/2007

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