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Auction 94, Lot 233

"Les Isles Britanniques, Assujetties aux Observations Astronomiques, Combinees avec les Itineraires tant Anciena que Modernea", Desnos, Louis Charles

Subject: Britain

Period: 1766 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.7 x 10.5 inches
29.7 x 26.7 cm
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Very decorative map of the British Isles depicting the major regions and principal cities. Inset of the Shetland and Orkney Islands. French style decorative title cartouche and a beautifully engraved rococo border.

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Condition: B

Binder's trim at top barely affecting border, else fine.

Estimate: $325 - $375

Sold for: $325

Closed on 3/7/2001

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