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Auction #114 begins on 11 Apr 2024

Louis Charles Desnos (1725-1805)

BIG MAP AFRICA - L’AFRIQUE DRESSEE SUR LES RELATIONS & NOUVELLE DECOUVERTES DE DIFFERENS VOYAGEURS

Original colored map of 1766 of Africa

Published: RUE ST JACQUES AU GLOBE, Paris, 1847

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Original map of 1766 featuring Africa by Louis Charles Desnos (1725-1805) globe maker and publisher of maps.

Very big size. Heavy precious paper.

Nice coeval coloring with acquarello painting. Decorated cartouche and figurated frame. Scarce edition.

Date: 1766

Technique: copper engraving

Leaf Dimension: 51x72,5 cm (20x28.5 inches)

Engraving Dimension: 49x70,5 cm (19.30x27.8 inches)

Conditions: Good conditions. Foxing. Light tear of 4 cm in the lower folding edge. Tears in the extremities. Restoration signs in the verso. Editorial foldings

Shipping cost to South Africa: $ 56

Shipping cost to USA: $ 32

Shipping cost to Europe: $ 20

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  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Sold By: Sephora Libri
  • Contact Person: Elena Serru
  • Country: Italy
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 3492903979
  • Preferred Payment Methods: paypal credit card
  • Trade Associations: Sephora di Elena Serru


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