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"Les Isles Britanniques, Assujetties aux Observations Astronomiques, Combinees avec les Itineraires tant Anciena que Modernea", Brion de la Tour/Desnos
Subject: Britain
Period: 1786 (dated)
Publication: Atlas General, Civil, Ecclesiastique et Militaire
Color: Hand Color
Size:
12.4 x 11.3 inches
31.5 x 28.7 cm
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A decorative and simply detailed map depicting topography with major place names noted. An inset of the Shetland and Orkney islands and three distance scales are also featured. The cartouche is decorated with garland and an anchor with two oars. The beautifully engraved picture-frame border was printed from a separate plate and was designed in a rococo-style.
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Condition: A
A nice impression with full contemporary color on a bluish sheet with light toning along the edges.
Estimate: $140 - $170
Price: $75
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