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Lot 0033: ANTIQUE FRENCH NORMANDY MAPS ENGRAVINGS 17TH CEN.

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A pair of antique French hand-colored engravings maps. The first is titled, Le Pais De Cavx Normandy Part of Picardy. The Pais or Pays de Caux is a natural region of Normandy belonging to the Paris Basin; inscribed in the print on the lower left; is a printed hand-colored coat of arms with fleur de lis lower left. The second is titled, Pictauiae Ducatus Descriptio Vulgo Le Pais De Poictou, A Description of The Duchy of Poictou, Commonly Known as Le Pais De Poictou, 1638, This map of part of France was published by Joan Blaeu; it appeared in the volume Geographia Blaviana of its eleventh volume Atlas Maior. Joan Blaeu, 1596 to 1673, was a Dutch publisher and engraver; a hand-colored coat of arms upper right. Both framed. Cartographers Historical Map Collection.

Overall good antique condition. Signs of age and wear. Yellowing, stains, spots. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
Average F: 17 x 22 1/2 in. Plate: 15 3/4 x 21 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate.

Auction Date

May 7th, 2022

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$115.20