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Auction 147, Lot 454

"Nouveau Plan Routier de la Ville et Faubourgs de Paris Divise en Douze Mairies",

Subject: Paris, France

Period: 1813 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
30.3 x 21.7 inches
77 x 55.1 cm
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This detailed bird's-eye plan of Paris is divided into 12 arrondissements (mairies). Numerous tables flank the map with lists of arrondissements, parishes, streets, streets that have changed name, markets, docks, and prisons. Published by Journeaux l'Aine. Folds into orange paper boards with a paper label on front cover.

References:

Condition: B

Original color on heavy, bluish watermarked paper with light toning along folds, a few short fold separations, and a couple of stains. Covers are stained and worn.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $190

Closed on 11/20/2013

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