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Auction 141, Lot 396

"Europa im Zeitalter Napoleons", Perthes, Justus

Subject: Europe

Period: 1868 (circa)

Publication: Spruner's Historische Schul-Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.4 x 8.1 inches
26.4 x 20.6 cm
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This map depicts Europe during Napoleon's prominence, from about 1796-1815. Key cities, political boundaries, and rivers are shown, along with hachure marks depicting the topography of the land. A small inset at bottom right shows Egypt and the Nile River valley. Engraved by C.W. Hensgen and W. Weiler. Enclosed in a delicately engraved keyboard style border.

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Condition: A

Lovely original color with a couple of tiny, unobtrusive spots. There are a small chip and stains in right blank margin, far from map.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Unsold

Closed on 9/5/2012

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