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Auction 205, Lot 430

"[Map with Book] France with Its Acquired Territories in Germany, and the Netherlands [with] The Gentleman's Magazine: For January 1747", Jefferys, Thomas

Subject: France

Period: 1747 (published)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
10.9 x 9.4 inches
27.7 x 23.9 cm
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This lot includes the full January 1747 issue, complete with 52 pages and a folding map of France. The map shows good detail throughout and locates roads, villages, etc. It extends to include Genoa and Utrecht and features two insets: the vicinity of Toulon, and the vicinity of Brest. Both show the harbor and a plan of the walled cities. Adorned with a fancy compass rose and title cartouche. Jefferys was the geographer to the Prince of Wales at this time.

References: Jolly #GENT-44.

Condition: B+

The map is a sharp impression, issued folding with a binding trim at bottom right that extends to the neatline, and was trimmed by the bookbinder with loss of the top neatline. The magazine has minor toning and soiling.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $75

Closed on 9/10/2025

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