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Auction 165, Lot 443

"Irlande", Duval, Pierre

Subject: Ireland

Period: 1661 (published)

Publication: La Geographie Universelle

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.2 x 5 inches
10.7 x 12.7 cm
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This miniature map of Ireland depicts major towns and key topographical features, and is adorned with an architectural cartouche. Five provinces are outlined, with the fifth province of Medie (Meath) stretching from Drogheda to the Shannon. 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 A [69].

Condition: A

Original color on watermarked paper with minor toning.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 11/15/2017

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