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LOT 521

Lot 521

Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (French, 1688–1766) or Didier Robert de Vaugondy (1723-1786)

Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (French, 1688–1766) or Didier Robert de Vaugondy (1723-1786)
Lot 521 Details
Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (French, 1688–1766) or Didier Robert de Vaugondy (1723-1786)

CARTE QUI REPRESENTE LES DIFFÉRENTES CONNOISSANCES QUE L’ON A EUES DES TERRES ARCTIQUES DEPUIS 1650 JUSQU’EN 1747 AUSQUELLES IL FAUT COMPARER LA CARTE SUIVANTE CTE 10

hand coloured copperplate engraving on laid paper, in quadrants depicting eastern Canada including Baffin Island, Hudson's Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, after maps by Sanson, Delisle and Henry Ellis
sight 12.2 x 15.9 in — 31 x 40.4 cm; frame 20.5 x 23.7 in — 52.1 x 60.2 cm

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $240
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (French, 1688–1766) or Didier Robert de Vaugondy (1723-1786)
  • Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (French, 1688–1766) or Didier Robert de Vaugondy (1723-1786)
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The current lot depicts Vaugondy's interpretation of the progression of the understanding of the geography of the area as it progressed from the mid 17th through to the mid 18th century.

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition with old fold creases.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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