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Auction 131, Lot 658

"Switzerland", Thomson, John

Subject: Switzerland

Period: 1827 (dated)

Publication: New General Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19 x 23 inches
48.3 x 58.4 cm
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This is a very handsome map of the county that has a large view of Mont Blanc subtitled "Nearly three miles above the level of the sea." The map is boldly engraved to show the remarkable topography of Switzerland. Each canton is delineated with full color.

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Condition: A

Beautiful, fine example less a light triangular shaped stain at upper right inside border. Very wide margins top and bottom.

Estimate: $90 - $110

Sold for: $70

Closed on 3/17/2010

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