CANAL DU MIDI. HÉRAULT. Carte du Canal Royal de la Provence au Languedoc, partie…

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CANAL DU MIDI. HÉRAULT. Carte du Canal Royal de la Provence au Languedoc, partie d'OUVEILLAN à l'Étang de CAPESTANG, engraved by Nicolas CHALMANDRIER in 1774. (Divided into 4 parts and 15 sheets) Plate 4, of the 3rd part divided into 4 Plates. (59 x 90 cm) Condition A-

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CANAL DU MIDI. HÉRAULT. Carte du Canal Royal de la Provence au Languedoc, partie d'OUVEILLAN à l'Étang de CAPESTANG, engraved by Nicolas CHALMANDRIER in 1774. (Divided into 4 parts and 15 sheets) Plate 4, of the 3rd part divided into 4 Plates. (59 x 90 cm) Condition A-

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