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"Descriptio Veromanduorum Auctore Ioanne Suthonio Gallice Vermandois [on sheet with] Gouvernement de la Cappelle par P. Petit Bourbon", Blaeu, (Family)
Subject: Northern France
Period: 1644 (circa)
Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.5 x 15 inches
49.5 x 38.1 cm
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Two fine decorative maps within one border. The first centers on Saint Quentin with a lovely title cartouche and a scale of miles held by a Musketeer. The second map includes Marle, Leon, Vervins and is decorated with three cartouches. A fine example of Blaeu's work. Latin text on verso, published between 1644-55.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #4160+4170:2.
Condition: A
A nice impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with a large watermark of the god Atlas. The map has been professionally cleaned and de-acidified and two marginal tears professionally repaired.
Estimate: $140 - $170
Price: $100
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