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Auction 145, Lot 737

"L'Empire du Grand Mogol", Sanson, Nicolas Fils

Subject: Northern India

Period: 1683 (published)

Publication: Geographise en Historische Werelt Beschryving…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.6 x 7.5 inches
24.4 x 19.1 cm
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This small map covers Northern India and present-day Nepal and Bangladesh and shows the political divisions, topography, cities and major towns. At right is the mythical Lac de Chiamay. It is decorated with a nice title cartouche.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON VII F bis.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with light toning and a few small spots. The right margin has been extended with old paper to accommodate framing.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Unsold

Closed on 6/12/2013

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