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"Lorraine, Vers le Midy", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northeastern France

Period: 1633 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris et I. Hondii - Atlas...

Color: Black & White

Size:
19.5 x 14.8 inches
49.5 x 37.6 cm
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This nicely engraved map of southern Lorraine identifies several towns and cities, including Nancy, Toul, Luneville, Epinal, and Gerardmar. It features exquisite detail of the region's topography, with special attention to the forests and the Meuse and Moselle rivers. There is a decorative title cartouche at bottom left. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #4252:1B.1.

Condition: B+

On a sheet with a coat of arms watermark. There is light dampstaining along the centerfold at top and light printer's ink residue.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $55

Closed on 4/26/2023

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