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Auction 125, Lot 568

"Carte du Gouvernement de Champagne et Brie Projettee et Assujettie aux Observations", Santini, P.

Subject: France

Period: 1776 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17 x 22.5 inches
43.2 x 57.2 cm
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This very detailed map of Champagne and Brie is based on the earlier map by Bonne. It shows topography, forests, cities towns and roads and is decorated with an attractive title cartouche.

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Condition: A

Lovely example with original outline color. One printer's smudge in the wide upper margin, not affecting the map.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $90

Closed on 9/24/2008

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