Scandinavia Norway Sweden Denmark 1744 Faure engraved hand color miniature map
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La Suede, Norvege et Danemargk suivant les degres de L'Academie des Sciences de Paris. (Scandinavia- Norway, Sweden, Denmark).
Issued c.1744. Engraved by Faure.
Charming and scarce eighteenth century engraved miniature map with lovely full hand color.
Original fold lines as issued.
Almost folk-art simple geography.
Overall clean and attractive example, light age staining.
Lower left corner blank margin nicely reinstated with old paper to facilitate framing, any age flaws are minor and don't detract visually.
Map still displays well and looks great.
Delightful little map.
Map measures c.7 5/8" x 6 7/8".
Engraved area c.6 7/8" x 5 3/8".
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