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Auction 135, Lot 582

"La Turquie en Asie", Duval, Pierre

Subject: Middle East

Period: 1661 (circa)

Publication: La Geographie Universeille

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5 x 3.8 inches
12.7 x 9.7 cm
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This uncommon miniature map shows the territory between the Mediterranean, Black, Caspian, and Red seas. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson's nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $100 - $140

Sold for: $75

Closed on 2/16/2011

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