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Auction 194, Lot 459

"Le Royaume de France Suivant les Nouvelles Observations", Chiquet, Jacques

Subject: France

Period: 1719 (dated)

Publication: Le Nouveau et Curieux Atlas Geographique et Historique

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.7 x 6.4 inches
22.1 x 16.3 cm
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Charming little map of France with very good detail of the provinces and major towns. Along the right is a key with all of the kings of France from the year 420 AD up to Louis XV. The title is contained in decorative cartouche flanked with angels and topped with the royal crest.

References: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #43-10; Shirley (BL Atlases) T.MEN-1b.

Condition: A

A dark impression on a bright sheet with marginal soiling and binding holes in the left margin.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $75

Closed on 9/13/2023

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