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Auction 149, Lot 449

"L'Irlande Divisee par Provinces Civiles et Ecclesiastiques", Brion de la Tour/Desnos

Subject: Ireland

Period: 1766 (dated)

Publication: Atlas General, Civil, Ecclesiastique et Militaire

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.3 x 10.8 inches
31.2 x 27.4 cm
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Decorative map with rococo-style cartouche and two distance scales. Good detail throughout the island particularly with towns, rivers and coastlines. Enclosed with an ornate picture-frame border.

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Condition: A

A strong impression with original color, some faint color offsetting, and a small rust stain confined to the lower blank margin.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 5/21/2014

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