Lot 556
(Europe) A Large Late 18th Century Map of Switzerland. "La Suisse divisee En Ses Treize Cantons Et Ses Allies…Par Mr Bonne, A Venise Par P. Santini 1778." Measures 17 3/4" high x 22" wide with very large margins. An apparently combined effort by Rigobert Bonne of Paris & P. Santini of Venice. Hand colored in outline with an upper left cartouche of flowers and wheat bundles. Tables at upper right and lower left describe the thirteen Catholic and Protestant cantons of Switzerland and her allies at the time. Quite excellent condition on bright heavy paper and scarce in this fine state.
Estimated Value $550 - 750.
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