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MapMaker: |
Nicolas Sanson Fils
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Subject: |
World |
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Period/Size: |
c.1648, 1656, 1652 & / 9.8" x 7.1" (24.9 x 18.1 cm)
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Color: |
Unknown
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Condition: |
Contemporary limp vellum, later gilt decoration. Maps with OL color. Several short tears and light stains. Wormhole at outer lower corner of Americas maps, not affecting engraved surface. (condition help) |
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References: |
Pastoureau, M. Sanson VII-A, I-A, III-A, & II-A; cf Shirley, R.W. (BL Atlases) T.SAN-3a, 4a, 5a, 7a. |
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| Sales Information |
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Price: |
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Offered by: |
Sotheby's |
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Catalog: |
Sale L06406 - The Library of Lord Wardington: Important Atlases and Geographies - Part Two - October (8481) |
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Lot/Item #: |
439 |
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Date: |
10/2006
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