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Auction 131, Lot 617

"Carte pour servir a l'Intelligence de l'Histoire de Gustave Adolphe, de Christine, de Charles Gustave et de Charles XII", Chatelain, Henry Abraham

Subject: Central and Northeastern Europe

Period: 1714 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Historique

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.5 x 13.7 inches
44.5 x 34.8 cm
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This folio sheet has a view of Berga Norway flanked by two maps with French text describing the history and progress of the Great Northern War. The Carte des Conquestes du Grand Gustave en Allemagne (5.8 x 5.5") covers most of central Europe, and Carte des Conquestes de Charles Gustave et de Charles XII en Pologne covers Poland and Lithuania.

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Condition: A

Sharp impression and attractive color. There is some faint toning in the text, and an old paper repair on the lower centerfold. The maps and view are not affected.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $150

Closed on 3/17/2010

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