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Auction 141, Lot 400
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"[Lot of 2] Londres [and] Dublin", Mallet, Alain Manesson

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Subject: London, England & Dublin, Ireland

Period: 1683 (published)

Publication: Description de l'Univers, Tome V

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4 x 6 inches
10.2 x 15.2 cm
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A pair of beautifully engraved copper plate maps from this important publication. The first is a bird's-eye view of the city of London with numerous sailing ships visible in the Thames River. The second is a plan of Dublin in a simple style detailing the street pattern and buildings with two sailing ships shown in the river. Both with ribbon style title cartouches above. French text on verso.

References: Pastoureau, Manesson-Mallet I A, [523] & [531].

Condition: B+

Light soiling primarily confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $110

Closed on 9/5/2012

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