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Auction 127, Lot 545

"Allemagne", Sanson, Nicolas Fils

Subject: Central Europe

Period: 1700 (published)

Publication: Description de tout l'Univers

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.5 x 7.5 inches
24.1 x 19.1 cm
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This copper engraved map covers the German Empire, which covered the heart of Europe at the time and stretched from Belgium through Poland and from the Baltic Sea to the Gulf of Venice. The map shows the political divisions and major cities and towns. It is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche and was engraved by A. d'Winter.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $95 - $120

Sold for: $50

Closed on 2/25/2009

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