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"[Lot of 2] Position Respective des Peuples de la Terre [and] Suite de la Planche Precedente", Brion de la Tour/Desnos

Subject: Cartographic Miscellany, Geography

Period: 1766 (published)

Publication: Atlas General, Civil et Ecclesiastique

Color: Black & White

Size:

12.1 x 11.1 inches
30.7 x 28.2 cm

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This lot includes two interesting, decorative charts featuring various diagrams showing cartographic theories and projections. Each includes a small vignette at bottom center depicting castles. The engravings are surrounded in rococo-style borders printed from a separate plate.

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Condition: A

Sharp impressions with a couple of very faint spots and minor toning along the edges of the sheets.

Estimate: $80 - $95

Sold for: $60

Closed on 11/12/2025

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"[Lot of 2] Position Respective des Peuples de la Terre [and] Suite de la Planche Precedente", Brion de la Tour/Desnos

Subject: Cartographic Miscellany, Geography

Period: 1766 (published)

Publication: Atlas General, Civil et Ecclesiastique

Color: Black & White

Size:

12.1 x 11.1 inches
30.7 x 28.2 cm

This lot includes two interesting, decorative charts featuring various diagrams showing cartographic theories and projections. Each includes a small vignette at bottom center depicting castles. The engravings are surrounded in rococo-style borders printed from a separate plate.

References:

Condition: A

Sharp impressions with a couple of very faint spots and minor toning along the edges of the sheets.

Estimate: $80 - $95

Sold for: $60

Closed on 11/12/2025

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"[Lot of 2] Position Respective des Peuples de la Terre [and] Suite de la Planche Precedente", Brion de la Tour/Desnos

Subject: Cartographic Miscellany, Geography

Period: 1766 (published)

Publication: Atlas General, Civil et Ecclesiastique

Color: Black & White

Size:

12.1 x 11.1 inches30.7 x 28.2 cm

This lot includes two interesting, decorative charts featuring various diagrams showing cartographic theories and projections. Each includes a small vignette at bottom center depicting castles. The engravings are surrounded in rococo-style borders printed from a separate plate.

References:

Condition: A

Sharp impressions with a couple of very faint spots and minor toning along the edges of the sheets.

Estimate: $80 - $95

Sold for: $60

Closed on 11/12/2025

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12.1 x 11.1 inches
30.7 x 28.2 cm