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Auction 94, Lot 7
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"Atlas Universel dressee sur les meilleures cartes", Santini, P.

Subject: Title Page

Period: 1776 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19 x 13.5 inches
48.3 x 34.3 cm
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This is from the Italian edition of De Vaugondy's beautiful atlas. Four queens represent the continents and Apollo gallops across the heavens in his chariot. At center a group of adorable putti circle surround a large globe. Large exquisite example of mid-eighteenth century design and engraving.

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Condition: A+

Fine later color.

Estimate: $375 - $425

Sold for: $375

Closed on 3/7/2001

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