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Auction 132, Lot 482

"Plan de Paris Actuel",

Subject: Paris, France

Period: 1884 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
30 x 22.6 inches
76.2 x 57.4 cm
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This is a segmented and linen-backed pocket plan of the city that was prepared by Logernot and Gaultier from Paris. The well engraved map shows a remarkable amount of detail in the city including all streets and boulevards and the monuments and places of interest including the Palace and Jardin du Luxembourg to name just two. Nicely colored in green, orange, yellow and blue. Folds into hard boards (4.2 x 6") but is missing the guide book and front board.

References:

Condition: B+

The map is on original linen and has fine color and impression. One small hole in linen at segment line in margin, not affecting the map. The front cover is missing.

Estimate: $100 - $140

Sold for: $75

Closed on 6/2/2010

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