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Auction 139, Lot 672

"Partie Meridionale de l'Inde en Deux Presqu'Isles, l'une deca et l'autre dela le Gange…", Sanson/Mariette

Subject: Southern Asia

Period: 1654 (dated)

Publication: Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.5 x 14.8 inches
52.1 x 37.6 cm
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This map of southern Asia is divided into kingdoms and extends from India in the west to Sumatra and Borneo in the east. The mountainous topography of the region is depicted, and there are numerous place names along the coasts. Adorned with a decorative title cartouche, floating in water. Engraved by J. Somer.

References: Pastoureau, Sanson V [9].

Condition: B+

Original color on watermarked paper with a few faint spots and some short printer's creases. A small hole below Sri Lanka has been professionally repaired, and there is an old paper repair in right blank margin.

Estimate: $600 - $750

Unsold

Closed on 2/15/2012

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