N08811

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Lot 35
  • 35

Sanson, Nicolas

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • paper and ink
L'Asie [l'Afrique, l'Europe, l'Amérique] en plusieurs cartes. Paris: Chez l'Autheur, 1658–1656–1683–1657



4 parts in one volume, 4to (9 1/2 x 6 5/8 in.; 240 x 170 mm). Title-pages for Asia, Africa, and America, 62 handcolored engraved double-page maps (Asia, Africa and Europe fully colored, America colored in outline), engraved and handcolored double title-page and double-page dedication in Europe, publisher's 2-page advertisement and imprimatur at the end of Africa; moderate browning to text, a few maps toned, Europe lacks letterpress title-page, marginal browning to maps of Europe,  text leaves of Europe remargined along top and bottom. Modern half red morocco over marbled boards, the spine in 6 compartments lettered and decorated gilt, top edge gilt.