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Auction 122, Lot 584

"La Prusse Divisee en Prusse Royale, et Prusse Ducale…", Robert de Vaugondy, Didier

Subject: Poland and Lithiania

Period: 1750 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
24.3 x 19.5 inches
61.7 x 49.5 cm
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A crisply detailed map that centers on Gdansk (Dantzick) and Kalingrad (Konigsberg). The map is filled with towns and topographic detail, particularly the river systems. An exquisite cartouche surrounds the title at top. Engraved by Guillaume Delahaye.

References: Pedley #296.

Condition: A

A dark impression on a strong sheet with some minor marginal toning. The lower centerfold is repaired, just into the border.

Estimate: $300 - $350

Sold for: $220

Closed on 12/5/2007

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