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Auction 152, Lot 532

"Carte Nouvelle du Bergamasco Faisant Partie des Etats de la Republique de Venise, Levee par Ordre Expres a l'Usage des Armees en Italie...", Sanson/Mortier

Subject: Northern Italy

Period: 1705 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.8 x 22.7 inches
45.2 x 57.7 cm
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This handsome map is centered on Bergamo in the Lombardy region. There is excellent detail of towns, roads, forts, universities, and more. The map was created to depict the encampments, movements, and battles of the Imperial and French military forces, which are identified in the key at bottom right. A cartouche at bottom left lists the number of inhabitants, horses, cattle and other details of various towns in the region.

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Condition: B+

A sharp impression with original outline color, one small worm hole in the map, and very light toning along centerfold.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/18/2015

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