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Auction 155, Lot 410

"Europe", Sanson/Mariette

Subject: Europe

Period: 1665 (circa)

Publication: L'Europe

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 fully engraved with towns and topography. The map is decorated with a strapwork cartouche and a simple compass rose.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON VII B [1].

Condition: B+

Original outline color with later color in the cartouche, two small stains in the Baltic Sea, and two small worm holes in the top blank margin.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Unsold

Closed on 11/18/2015

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