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Auction 155, Lot 441

"Principaute de Galles: ou sont les Comtes, ou Shiries de Anglesey I. Carnarvan, Denbigh, Flint, Merioneth, et Montgomery en Nort-Walles...", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Wales

Period: 1658 (dated)

Publication: Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.2 x 14.6 inches
43.7 x 37.1 cm
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This copper-engraved map is devoted entirely to Wales with excellent detail of all shires, towns, rivers, and topography. The map extends to include a little of Ireland's east coast. Adorned with a decorative wreath-style cartouche incorporating sea monsters, a shell, and a cherub.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON V A [27].

Condition: A

Fine impression on a full sheet with wide margins and large watermark. Original outline color with later coloring in the cartouche and several minor printer's creases adjacent to centerfold.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 11/18/2015

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