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Auction 203, Lot 13
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"Mappe-Mondes sur Diverses Projections", Chamouin, Jean Baptiste Marie

Subject: World

Period: 1812 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.4 x 13.2 inches
46.7 x 33.5 cm
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This unusual sheet contains depictions of the world on four different projections. At center is a large double hemisphere map approximately centered on southeast Asia. Surrounding the main map are smaller images showing polar projections (top), hemispheres (bottom), and Mercator's Projection (cusp). The pictorial title cartouche features the four female representations of the continents, Venus in a seashell, and frolicking mermaids. Engraved by Giraldon.

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Condition: A

A crisp impression on a watermarked sheet. Issued folding and now flattened and backed with tissue.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $325

Closed on 4/23/2025

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