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Auction 124, Lot 2

"L'Atlas Curieux ou le Monde Represente dans des Cartes Generales et Particulieres du Ciel et de la Terre…", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Title Pages

Period: 1705 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
13.5 x 9 inches
34.3 x 22.9 cm
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The title is displayed on a drape with a magnificent coat of arms below, flanked with putti and other allegorical figures engaged in surveying, measuring and drafting maps.

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Condition: A

There are some light creases in the sheet, one rust spot, some minor marginal toning and a few short marginal tears. There is some color in the lettering, else uncolored.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $110

Closed on 5/7/2008

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