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Auction 124, Lot 406

"Carte du Gouvernement Militaire d'Angleterre ou l'on Represente l'Etat des Officiers de Guerre…", Chatelain, Henry Abraham

Subject: Britain

Period: 1708 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Historique, ou Nouvelle Introduction a l'Histoire…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18 x 13.8 inches
45.7 x 35.1 cm
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An interesting map of the of British Isles (6 x 6.3") and two allegorical scenes representing British military and government, separated into land forces on the left and naval forces on the right. The French text below expounds on English military strength in 1704.

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Condition: A

A sound sheet with faint toning.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $375

Closed on 5/7/2008

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