"[Lot of 2] Carte du Gouvernement Civil de France [and] Carte Genealogique des Rois de France avec l'Etat des Principaux Officiers de la Maison du Roy", Chatelain, Henry Abraham

A. Carte du Gouvernement Civil de France, (16.9 x 12.9"). This interesting engraving details what is now called the Ancien Regime, France's political system before the French Revolution. In addition to panels of informative French text, it features 10 small vignettes depicting various councils. Condition: A sharp impression on paper with the Strasburg Bend & Lily watermark. There is minor foxing and two tiny holes in the bottom blank margin. (A)

B. Carte Genealogique des Rois de France avec l'Etat des Principaux Officiers de la Maison du Roy, (17.7 x 13.3"). This fascinating sheet depicts the genealogical tree of the kings of France. It includes 74 small portraits, 16 coats of arms, and tables of French text. Condition: A crisp impression on clean, bright paper. (A+)

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