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Auction 140, Lot 441

"Isles Britanniques", Bossuet, Jacques Benigne

Subject: Britain

Period: 1755 (published)

Publication: Discours sur l'Histoire Universelle…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.5 x 5 inches
16.5 x 12.7 cm
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This little map of the British Isles extends to include the Fero and Shetland Islands, as well as part of the European coastline. It is based on Sanson's pocket atlas map and includes a considerable amount of information for such a small map.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $60

Closed on 5/23/2012

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