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Auction 94, Lot 4

"Description de l'Univers de l'Europe Ancienne et Moderne Tome IV", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: Title Page

Period: 1683 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
4.5 x 5.8 inches
11.4 x 14.7 cm
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Superb little title page with Europa shown seated on a throne overlooking the sea with Asia and Africa kneeling before her with tribute. A Roman soldier stands guard and holds a shield containing the title.

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Condition: A

Minor stains in margin.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $150

Closed on 3/7/2001

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