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Auction 185, Lot 566

"Le Royaume de Hongrie et des Pays qui en Dependoient Autrefois Dressee sur un Grand Nombre de Memoires et Cartes Manuscrites ou Imprimees...", Delisle/Covens & Mortier

Subject: Southeastern Europe, Hungary

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.6 x 18.2 inches
57.4 x 46.2 cm
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A well-engraved map with strong detail throughout with the Danube shown roughly in the center. The map extends from the Gulf of Venice to the Black Sea and shows Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, and the majority of the Balkans. Rivers, roads, and towns are depicted, including Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Bucharest, Sofiya, and Constantinople. A decorative figural cartouche surrounds the title. Latin title above map: "Nova et Accurata Regni Hungariae Tabula, ad usum Serenissimi Burgundiae Ducis."

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Condition: B+

A fine impression with contemporary outline color on a slightly toned sheet with light soiling and an archivally repaired centerfold separation that enters 1.5" into image at bottom.

Estimate: $180 - $220

Sold for: $170

Closed on 11/17/2021

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