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Auction 184, Lot 505

"Les Estats de la Couronne de Portugal en Espagne", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Portugal

Period: 1704 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.3 x 16.7 inches
43.9 x 42.4 cm
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This map of Portugal shows towns, rivers, topography and political boundaries. The large title cartouche features lovely scroll work and fruit. Engraved by Jean Somer.

References: cf. Pastoureau, SANSON V A [71].

Condition: A

A nice impression with contemporary outline color on a bright sheet with the watermarks of a bunch of grapes and "A [heart] R." There is very minor soiling and the sheet is deckle-edged.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Unsold

Closed on 9/15/2021

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