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Auction 148, Lot 433

"Isles Canaries", Duval, Pierre

Subject: Canary Islands

Period: 1682 (published)

Publication: Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.9 x 4 inches
12.4 x 10.2 cm
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This miniature map of the Canary Islands depicts a few towns and 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: B+

A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and light toning along centerfold and sheet edges.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $60

Closed on 2/19/2014

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