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"Dioecesis Sarlatensis, Vernacule le Dioecese de Sarlat...", Blaeu, Willem
Subject: Southwestern France
Period: 1635 (circa)
Publication: Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.5 x 15 inches
49.5 x 38.1 cm
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A finely engraved map covering the Dordogne River valley. Several fortified towns are boldly shown including Sarlat, Bergerac, Molieres, Domme, Terrasson and Montignac. The map is based on the work of Jean Tarde, a mathematician and astronomer, and the Canon of Sarlat. It is richly adorned with a large title cartouche festooned with a garland and ribbons held by putti. French text on verso, published between 1635-38.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #4580:2.
Condition: A
A nice impression with superb, full contemporary color with minor toning, a couple of small spots in the image, and marginal soiling.
Estimate: $240 - $300
Price: $180
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