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Auction 148, Lot 447

"Europe", Sanson, Nicolas Fils

Subject: Europe

Period: 1683 (published)

Publication: Geographise en Historische Werelt Beschryving…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.2 x 7.3 inches
23.4 x 18.5 cm
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A very lovely little map of Europe filled with fully engraved towns and topography. The map is decorated with a strapwork cartouche and a simple compass rose. Engraved by Antoine d' Winter.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON VII F bis.

Condition: B+

Light soiling along centerfold and left margin has been extended with old paper to accommodate framing.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/19/2014

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