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Auction 152, Lot 564

"L'Empire des Turcs en Toute son Estendue", Duval, Pierre

Subject: Eastern Mediterranean & Middle East

Period: 1682 (published)

Publication: Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5 x 4.1 inches
12.7 x 10.4 cm
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This charming miniature map depicts the expanse of the Turkish Empire, extending from Paris, France to the Caspian Sea (depicted in a round shape), and as far south as the Red Sea and southern tip of Arabia. 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+

Attractive color on watermarked paper with light toning along centerfold and faint offsetting.

Estimate: $95 - $120

Sold for: $70

Closed on 2/18/2015

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