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Auction 137, Lot 622

"La Russie D'Europe Diviee par Gouvernemens", Brion de la Tour, Louis

Subject: Russia

Period: 1785 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
9 x 7 inches
22.9 x 17.8 cm
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Handsome map showing the extent of the Russian Empire in Europe with political divisions delineated with mountains, forests and watershed shown. In the simple title cartouche, there is an engraving error as "Divisee" is missing the letter s and reads "Diviee".

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Condition: A

There are a few tiny stains in the blank margins, else fine.

Estimate: $70 - $100

Sold for: $25

Closed on 9/14/2011

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