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Auction 121, Lot 462

"'T Koningryk van Yrlandt verdeelt in zyne groote Landschappen", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Ireland

Period: 1705 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.1 x 10.5 inches
20.6 x 26.7 cm
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A handsome, small map of the island with the provinces of Ulster, Munster, Leinster and Connaught noted, but no county divisions shown. The major towns, topography and forests are all shown in a charming, pictorial manner. Graced with a pair of decorative cartouches. Engraved by Antoine de Winter for a Dutch edition of Sanson's pocket atlas.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $350

Closed on 9/26/2007

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