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"Europe", Sanson, Nicolas Fils
Subject: Europe
Period: 1732 (published)
Publication: Introduction a l'Histoire Generale et Politique de l'Univers
Color: Hand Color
Size:
6.6 x 5.8 inches
16.8 x 14.7 cm
This charming small map of Europe is decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. It shows boundaries, major towns and cities, and rivers. "Tom. I Pag. I" above the neatline at right. The map appeared in Pufendorf's Introduction a l'Histoire Generale et Politique de l'Univers... in 1732 and 1743, albeit with slight variations in pagination.
References: Shirley (BL Atlases) #G.PUF-2a #1.
Condition: A
On watermarked paper with a few small worm holes that have been professionally infilled and faint dampstaining in the right blank margin.
