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Auction 127, Lot 487

"Le Royaume d'Irlande Divisee en Ses Grandes Provinces", Sanson, Nicolas Fils

Subject: Ireland

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication: Description de tout l'Univers

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8 x 10.5 inches
20.3 x 26.7 cm
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A handsome, small map of the Emerald Isle with the provinces of Ulster, Munster, Leinster and Connaught noted, but no county divisions shown. The major towns, topography and forests are all shown in a charming, pictorial manner. Graced with a pair of decorative cartouches.

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Condition: A

There is a small edge tear, not affecting the map.

Estimate: $300 - $350

Sold for: $250

Closed on 2/25/2009

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