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Auction 193, Lot 511
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"Nova Totius Westphaliae Descriptio", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Northwestern Germany

Period: 1670 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.1 x 18.6 inches
53.6 x 47.2 cm
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A detailed map of northwestern Germany and a portion of the Netherlands, extending east to Hamburg, south to Maastricht and Marburg, and west to the Zuyder Zee. The map is filled with details of towns, political boundaries, rivers, and forests. The map is adorned with two strapwork cartouches and a lovely compass rose orienting north to the right.

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Condition: B+

A nice impression with full contemporary color on a very thick sheet with light toning and foxing.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $125

Closed on 6/21/2023

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