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Auction 186, Lot 406

"[Lot of 2] Europe Moderne [and] Europe Ancienne", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: Europe

Period: 1683 (circa)

Publication: Description de l'Univers

Color: Black & White

Size:
4.3 x 6 inches
10.9 x 15.2 cm
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This lot includes two of Mallet's lovely miniature maps of Europe. The maps appear at the start of Tome IV and show the continent with modern and ancient nomenclature. French text on verso of Europe Ancienne.

References: Pastoureau, MANESSON-MALLET 1 A [361 & 362].

Condition: B+

Crisp impressions on watermarked paper with some light toning and minor soiling.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $50

Closed on 2/9/2022

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