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Auction 129, Lot 615

"Le Canton de Ury. Les Ligues Grise et de la Maison-Dieu, la Valteline, les Comtes de Chiavene et de Bormio…", Jaillot, Alexis-Hubert

Subject: Switzerland and Italy

Period: 1690 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
26.5 x 19 inches
67.3 x 48.3 cm
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This is a very detailed map of the border region between Italy and Switzerland in the vicinity of Lake Como and Lake Maggiore. The topography of the Alps is graphically presented on the map and details include fortified cities, roads, castles and the sources of major rivers including the Rhine.

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Condition: B

Lightly toned with slightly faded original color. There is a 1" separation on the bottom fold and some tears and holes in the blank margins.

Estimate: $180 - $240

Sold for: $200

Closed on 9/23/2009

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