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Auction 138, Lot 637

"Pologne Royaume Electif.", Duval, Pierre

Subject: Eastern Europe

Period: 1672 (published)

Publication: Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5 x 4.3 inches
12.7 x 10.9 cm
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This miniature map of eastern Europe extends from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea, and depicts major towns and key topographical features. 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.

References: King (2nd ed) pp. 132-135; Pastoureau, Duval XI C.

Condition: B+

Watermarked paper with light offsetting.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 12/7/2011

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