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Auction 93, Lot 20

"Globe Terrestre [on sheet with] Carte ou Planisphere General du Monde", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: World

Period: 1683 (published)

Publication: Description de l'Univers

Color: Black & White

Size:
4 x 5.6 inches
10.2 x 14.2 cm
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An interesting sheet with four different depictions of the world. At top is a sphere focusing on the Atlantic Ocean. At center are two globes, each partially split in two. And at bottom is a double hemisphere map showing the ISLAND OF CALIFORNIA.

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Condition: A

Bit of light foxing in margins.

Estimate: $240 - $275

Sold for: $150

Closed on 12/6/2000

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