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Lot 93

Gibson and de la Rue - Two Framed Maps

Estimate: $100 - $200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

comprising: Philippe de la Rue, Pinax Geographicus Patriarchatus Hierosolymitani Qualis ille Excipitur ex Veteribus Notitiis et Conciliis..., Paris, 1694, engraving on laid paper, sight 19 x 26-1/4 in.; John Gibson (fl. 1748-1773), A Particular Map, to Illustrate Gen. Amherst's Expedition, to Montreal..., from from Gentleman's Magazine, London, 1760, engraving on laid paper with hand colored highlights, sight 7-1/2 x 9-1/4 in.; carved wood frames, 21-3/4 x 28-3/4 in. and 14-3/4 x 17-1/8 in.

Provenance: From the Private Collection of a diplomat stationed in the Middle East

Condition

scattered very light staining, not examined out of frames; frames with light wear and abrasions