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Auction 96, Lot 311

"Typus Choro Topographicus Regiae et totius Orbis celeberrimae Urbis Lutetiae Parisiorum cum circumjacentis territorii Oppidus Coenobiis Pagis Villis", Seutter, Matthias

Subject: Paris, France

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.5 x 19.2 inches
57.2 x 48.8 cm
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A superb map of the environs of Paris with attractive original color. The plan is very detailed showing the city, gardens at Vincennes, Bois de Boulogne, and Grand Parc and all the surrounding villages including St. Denis, Muedon, Montmartre. The elaborate title cartouche at lower right is uncolored.

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Condition: A

Centerfold reinforced with paper and there is a small area of paper replaced at bottom centerfold with facsimile of a bit of the engraving.

Estimate: $700 - $800

Sold for: $500

Closed on 9/12/2001

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