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"Comitatus Ruscinonis, Vulgo Roussillon, in quo Episcopatus Helenensis, Gallice Evesche d'Elne ou de Perpignan", Blaeu, Johannes
Subject: Southern France
Period: 1659 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
20.4 x 16.3 inches
51.8 x 41.4 cm
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This map depicts the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France along the border with Spain. Perpignan is shown prominently as a miniature bird's-eye view, and the mountainous topography of the region is graphically depicted. Adorned with a strapwork cartouche that incorporates the distance scale. Spanish text on verso, published between 1659-72.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #4670:2.
Condition: B+
A dark impression with full contemporary color on a lightly toned sheet with an archivally repaired centerfold separation that enters about 2" into the map at bottom. There is some marginal foxing and soiling.
Estimate: $160 - $190
Price: $90
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