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Auction 186, Lot 445

"Danemarq Royaume Hereditaire", Duval, Pierre

Subject: Denmark

Period: 1682 (published)

Publication: Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.1 x 5.1 inches
10.4 x 13 cm
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A miniature map of Denmark depicting key towns, rivers, and political divisions. This is the second state with some nomenclature added. 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 Fa.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with contemporary outline color in the map and later color in the cartouche, on watermarked paper with light offsetting, and a bit of foxing and toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/9/2022

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