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Auction 123, Lot 522

"Poictou", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: France

Period: 1631 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.4 x 5.6 inches
18.8 x 14.2 cm
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Attractive reduced version of Jansson's map of the region including the coastline and the cities of Nantes and Rochelle, with the Loire River prominently noted. The map is ornamented with strapwork title and scale cartouches. German text on verso.

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Condition: B+

Some printer's ink residue in plate, else very good.

Estimate: $110 - $150

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/20/2008

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