Null SANSON, royal geographer.
Map of Brittany.
Enhanced print.
19th century.
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SANSON, royal geographer. Map of Brittany. Enhanced print. 19th century. 62 x 95 cm. (tears, foxing).

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SANSON, royal geographer. Map of Brittany. Enhanced print. 19th century. 62 x 95 cm. (tears, foxing).

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