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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.

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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