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Auction 193, Lot 408
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"Ducatus Eboracensis Anglice York Shire", Blaeu, Johannes

Subject: Northern England

Period: 1648 (circa)

Publication: Toonneel des Aerdrycks oft Nieuwe Atlas...Vierde Deel

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.9 x 15.4 inches
50.5 x 39.1 cm
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This decorative map of Yorkshire is centered on York and is filled with details of tiny towns, mountains, forests, and rivers. The map is dedicated to Prince James, Duke of York, and is handsomely embellished with three coats of arms and two cartouches featuring a putto and fishermen. Dutch text on verso, published between 1648-62.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #5365:2.

Condition: A+

A dark impression with full contemporary color on a bright, wide-margined sheet with a large watermark of the god Atlas and minor marginal soiling.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $220

Closed on 6/21/2023

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