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Auction 139, Lot 473

"Royaume de Portugal", Duval, Pierre

Subject: Portugal

Period: 1663 (circa)

Publication: Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.3 x 5.5 inches
10.9 x 14 cm
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This miniature map of Portugal is divided into provinces 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.

Condition: A+

Watermarked paper.

Estimate: $110 - $150

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/15/2012

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