A particularly attractive pictorial map of Switzerland by anonymous author published in 1930 circa. This map is covered with beautiful vignettes describing major towns and very nice landmarks along the roads like skiers or cows. Includes decorative cartouche, compass rose and inset lovely views of Locarno and Martigny.
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- Author: LEOPOLD Johann Christian
- Year: 1730
- Dimension: 300 x 200 mm
- Place of publication: Augsburg
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[Switzerland] Carte generale des treze cantons de Suisse, Vallay ligues Grise, Maison-Dieu & Valteline
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- Dimension: 510 x 365 mm
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- Year: 1748
- Dimension: 230 x 170 mm
- Place of publication: Augsburg