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Auction 121, Lot 776

"Royme. et Desert de Barca et l'Egypte Divisee en ses douze Caffifs, ou Gouvernements", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Africa - Northern

Period: 1679 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20 x 13 inches
50.8 x 33 cm
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An attractive map covering northern Africa from Tripoli to Egypt and the Red Sea. The topography is rather sketchy with mountain ranges and oases noted prominently. The map is adorned with a pyramid-flanked cartouche.

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Condition: A

A nice impression with original outline color. One light crease in the map.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $150

Closed on 9/26/2007

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