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Auction 128, Lot 514

"Isles Britanniques", Bossuet, Jacques Benigne

Subject: Britain

Period: 1755 (published)

Publication: Discours sur L'Histoire Universelle…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.5 x 5 inches
16.5 x 12.7 cm
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This little map of the British Isles extends to include the Fero and Shetland Islands, as well as part of the European coastline. The map is based on Sanson's map of the same title.

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Condition: A

There is some toning and a small hole in the blank margins.

Estimate: $110 - $150

Sold for: $80

Closed on 5/20/2009

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