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an old map of the british isles, with the names of the islandsan old map of the world with a picture of a man on itan old map of the world is shown on a tablean old map of the island of spain with the names of the countriesan old map of the world with a compass on itan old map of the british and irish islandsan old map of the world is open on a white surfacean old map of the world with the names of the countries on itan old book sitting on top of a table next to a white wall
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149 - GUÉNARD (Jacques). New Map of the Mediterranean Sea – 1706–1…
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Estimate €800 - €1,500
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Description
GUÉNARD (Jacques). New Map of the Mediterranean Sea – 1706–1709. Three maps (one in two parts) engraved in black (80 or 85 cm x 56 cm), each with a fold-out flap, mounted on card stock and bound. Cover rubbed with some water stains, several water stains on the maps and a few small scattered tears or slits, including a significant one in the middle of the first map (26 cm), partial separation between the sheets mounted together to form the pages, central fold of the Aegean Sea map worn with tears. These nautical charts by the Marseille geographer Jacques Guénard form a four-part stapled booklet covering the entire Mediterranean: from the Azores to Oran and the mouth of the Gironde (1706), from Tangier to the Ionian Islands (1709) and from the island of Elba and Tunis to the Syrian coast (idem). The final map details the Aegean Sea, extending from Thrace to the north of Crete (1708). In addition to the numerous compasses topped with a fleur-de-lis that punctuate the maps, we are particularly struck by the first two impressive cartouches adorned with nymphs, ancient sea deities and monstrous fish. A rare copy.
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About the sale Fine antique and collectible books, manuscripts and modern illustrated works
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 2:00 PM
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