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Auction 185, Lot 682

"Partie Meridionale de l'Inde en Deux Presqu'Isles l'une deca et l'Autre de la le Gange", Sanson/Mariette

Subject: Southern & Southeast Asia

Period: 1654 (dated)

Publication: Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.5 x 14.8 inches
52.1 x 37.6 cm
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This map of southern Asia is divided into kingdoms and extends from India in the west to Sumatra and Borneo in the east. The mountainous topography of the region is depicted, and there are numerous place names along the coasts. Adorned with a decorative title cartouche, floating in water. Engraved by J. Somer.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON V A [9].

Condition: A

A dark impression with contemporary outline color on a bright sheet with a large coat of arms watermark and a small ink spot in the border below the title cartouche.

Estimate: $550 - $700

Unsold

Closed on 11/17/2021

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