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Auction 190, Lot 414

"La Souverainete de Sedan et de Ravcourt, et la Prevoste de Doncheri. Avec Privilege du Roy pour Vingt Ans", Jansson, Jan

Subject: Northern France

Period: 1653 (circa)

Publication: Nuevo Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.6 x 14.9 inches
49.8 x 37.8 cm
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Lovely map centered on Sedan and Doncheri and the Meuze River from Charleville and Mezieres to Mosuon and Yvoy. The fortified cities are well depicted. Richly embellished with a large title cartouche with the royal arms, a scale cartouche and coat of arms. The imprint of Melchoir Tavernier is at bottom center. Spanish text on verso, published betwen 1653-66.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #4220:1.2.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with a crease adjacent to the centerfold and light soiling at bottom. There are dampstains along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $80

Closed on 11/16/2022

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