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Auction 147, Lot 535

"Isle de Malthe", Duval, Pierre

Subject: Malta

Period: 1682 (published)

Publication: Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5 x 4 inches
12.7 x 10.2 cm
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This miniature map of Malta depicts major towns and key topographical features. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson's nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson.

References: King (2nd ed) pp. 132-135; Pastoureau, Duval XI Fa.

Condition: A

Watermarked paper with very minor soiling in wide, original margins.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 11/20/2013

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