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Jean Baptiste NOLIN (1648-1708) - Cartography
Le royaume de …
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Jean Baptiste NOLIN (1648-1708) - Cartography
Le royaume de …
See original version (French)
Estimate €600 - €800
Voluntary lot
Description
Jean Baptiste NOLIN (1648-1708) - Cartography
Le royaume de France avec ses aquisitions divisé en Provinces et en Gouvernements dressé sur les memoires les plus nouveaux et dédié à Louis Le Grand, Roy de France et de Navarre.
Large and rare copper-engraved wall map in 4 sheets framed with a decorative border and descriptive texts, mounted on canvas and rolled up, some watercoloured borders.
The decorative border with vignettes representing the former kings of France
With its period natural wood baguette frame system
Total dimensions 120 x 161 cm
Map size : 111 x 148 cm
As is, foxing, stains, small tears in the lower part, creases and missing parts.
Note: These large maps were intended for the offices and homes of important merchants, civil servants and dignitaries. Because of the fragility of such wall decoration, very few maps have survived.
See original version (French)
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