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Auction 121, Lot 622

"De Zwitsersche Cantons, met hunne Bontgenoten en Onderdanen.", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Switzerland

Period: 1705 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.8 x 8 inches
24.9 x 20.3 cm
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This finely engraved map dramatically illustrates the mountainous terrain of Switzerland. It is embellished with decorative title and distance scale cartouche and a simple compass rose. From a Dutch edition of Sanson's pocket atlas.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $150 - $190

Sold for: $110

Closed on 9/26/2007

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