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940 - JAILLOT, Alexis-Hubert. SANSON, Nicolas (after) Geo-Hydrographic World Map, or General Description of the Terrestrial and Aquatic Globe in Two Hemispheres, in which all parts of the land and water are generally and accurately depicted, based on the most recent reports. Paris: A.-H. Jaillot, 1674. Engr., approx. 53.5 x 87.5 cm (visible), borders hand-colored (some very small spots, some light soiling along the right side of the central fold). Framed. Decorative double-hemisphere wall map featuring the latest discoveries, dedicated to the Dauphin who never became king (Louis died before his father, and his son became King Louis XV). Illustrated with his coat of arms, including the two dolphins, cherubs riding dolphins, and two large mermen. Jaillot’s map was published in a number of similarly sized plates and states. This copy is the first state of plate 1, signed by the engraver Cordier. Ref. Shirley 462.

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€300 - 400

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30%

JAILLOT, Alexis-Hubert. SANSON, Nicolas (after) Geo-Hydrographic World Map, or General Description of the Terrestrial and Aquatic Globe in Two Hemispheres, in which all parts of the land and water are generally and accurately depicted, based on the most recent reports. Paris: A.-H. Jaillot, 1674. Engr., approx. 53.5 x 87.5 cm (visible), borders hand-colored (some very small spots, some light soiling along the right side of the central fold). Framed. Decorative double-hemisphere wall map featuring the latest discoveries, dedicated to the Dauphin who never became king (Louis died before his father, and his son became King Louis XV). Illustrated with his coat of arms, including the two dolphins, cherubs riding dolphins, and two large mermen. Jaillot’s map was published in a number of similarly sized plates and states. This copy is the first state of plate 1, signed by the engraver Cordier. Ref. Shirley 462.

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Cartography, atlases, old manuscripts, old and rare books
Friday, December 4
01:00 PM
19/2 Rue aux Laines
1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

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Arenberg Auctions +3225441055 info@arenbergauctions.com
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