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Auction 149, Lot 443

"[Lot of 2] Le Royaume d'Escosse Divise en Sesparties Meridionale et Septentrionale [and] Carte Physique et Routiere de l'Ecosse. A Map of Scotland",

Subject: Scotland

Period: 1699-1837 (circa)

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A. Le Royaume d'Escosse Divise en Sesparties Meridionale et Septentrionale, by Nicolas Sanson (Fils), from Description de Tout l'Univers, circa 1699, hand color (8.1 x 10.6"). Beautiful and well-detailed small map of Scotland, showing the Orkney and Western islands, as well as a bit if the northern coast of Ireland. The map is adorned with a large title cartouche and a garland draped scale cartouche. Condition: A nice impression with minor soiling and some light toning mostly confined to the blank margins. (A)

B. Carte Physique et Routiere de l'Ecosse. A Map of Scotland, by Thomas Starling, from Scotland Illustrated, dated 1837, black and white (12.2 x 16.2"). This map of Scotland is dense with detail, showing political divisions, towns and cities, rivers, mountains, and roads. An inset at top right focuses on the Orkney and Shetland Isles. Condition: Issued folding on a lightly toned sheet with minor offsetting and some short edge tears and fold separations closed on verso with archival tape. There is a binding trim at top left. (B+)

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Estimate: $180 - $210

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Closed on 5/21/2014

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